CVE-2012-0991 Path traversal in n/a
Authenticated attackers can read arbitrary files on the server via directory traversal in OpenEMR form handling scripts.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2012-0991?
CVE-2012-0991 is a low-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 7 Feb 2012. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in OpenEMR 4.1.0 allow remote authenticated users to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the formname parameter to (1) contrib/acog/print_form.php; or (2) load_form.php, (3) view_form.php, or (4) trend_form.php in interface/patient_file/encounter.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-0991?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Openemr Openemr.
How do I fix CVE-2012-0991?
No fix has been published for CVE-2012-0991 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-2012-0991 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2012-0991 exists.
Public exploit code: 3 Exploit-DB entries and 1 Nuclei template.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-f3x3-49j2-r3jp.