CVE-2012-0898 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can read arbitrary files via directory traversal in the myEASYbackup WordPress plugin.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2012-0898?
CVE-2012-0898 is a medium-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 20 Jan 2012. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Directory traversal vulnerability in meb_download.php in the myEASYbackup plugin 1.0.8.1 for WordPress allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the dwn_file parameter.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-0898?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Camaleo Myeasybackup.
How do I fix CVE-2012-0898?
No fix has been published for CVE-2012-0898 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.
Is CVE-2012-0898 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2012-0898 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-j777-rfjc-qr5x.