CVE-2012-0998 Path traversal in n/a

High 7.5 Published 20 Feb 2012 Updated 16 Sep 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary files via directory traversal in the language parameter of the preferences page.

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-2012-0998?

CVE-2012-0998 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 20 Feb 2012. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Directory traversal vulnerability in account/preferences.php in LEPTON before 1.1.4 allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the language parameter.

Weakness: CWE-22

Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-0998?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Lepton-Cms Lepton.

How do I fix CVE-2012-0998?

No fix has been published for CVE-2012-0998 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-2012-0998 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2012-0998 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-grhx-7jf3-m39p.