CVE-2012-5663
CVSS v3
7.5
HIGH
EPSS Score
1.2 %
exploit probability, as of 2026-09-25
CISA KEV
No
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
Description
The isearch package (textproc/isearch) before 1.47.01nb1 uses the tempnam() function to create insecure temporary files into a publicly-writable area (/tmp).
Technical details
- Published
- 2019-12-30
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2012-5663?
The isearch package (textproc/isearch) before 1.47.01nb1 uses the tempnam() function to create insecure temporary files into a publicly-writable area (/tmp).
Is CVE-2012-5663 actively exploited?
Active exploitation of CVE-2012-5663 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 1.2% on 2026-09-25, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2012-5663?
CVE-2012-5663 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.5 (HIGH severity).
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