CVE-2012-1669 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary local files via directory traversal in the module parameter of phpMoneyBooks.
- 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-2012-1669?
CVE-2012-1669 is a medium-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 17 Nov 2014. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Directory traversal vulnerability in index.php in phpMoneyBooks before 1.0.3 allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the module parameter.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-1669?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Phpmoneybooks Phpmoneybooks.
How do I fix CVE-2012-1669?
No fix has been published for CVE-2012-1669 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-2012-1669 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2012-1669 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-v44r-5c6g-966j.