CVE-2012-2562

Name: CVE-2012-2562
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2012-05-22T15:55:02.367+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.20%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2012-2562 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The Xelex MobileTrack application 2.3.7 and earlier for Android does not verify the origin of SMS commands, which allows remote attackers to execute a (1) LOCATE, (2) TRACK, (3) UPDATECFG, (4) UPDATEACCT, (5) STAT, (6) TERM, or (7) WIPE command via an SMS message.. EPSS estimates a 2.20% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Xelex MobileTrack application 2.3.7 and earlier for Android does not verify the origin of SMS commands, which allows remote attackers to execute a (1) LOCATE, (2) TRACK, (3) UPDATECFG, (4) UPDATEACCT, (5) STAT, (6) TERM, or (7) WIPE command via an SMS message.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.20%

80.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Xelex	Mobiletrack	<= 2.3.7

References

Timeline

Published: May 22, 2012
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-2562?

How severe is CVE-2012-2562?

Severity scoring for CVE-2012-2562 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.20% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2012-2562?

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Source: NVD / NIST