CVE-2012-1471 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can read arbitrary files via directory traversal in ocPortal, potentially exposing sensitive data.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not stated
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2012-1471?
CVE-2012-1471 is a medium-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 1 Oct 2012. It can be exploited over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Directory traversal vulnerability in catalogue_file.php in ocPortal before 7.1.6 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the file parameter.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-1471?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Ocportal Ocportal.
How do I fix CVE-2012-1471?
No fix has been published for CVE-2012-1471 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-2012-1471 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2012-1471 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-gm2r-jhgq-w3p4.