CVE-2012-1671 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary local files via directory traversal in the lang parameter of phpPaleo.
- 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-2012-1671?
CVE-2012-1671 is a medium-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 8 Oct 2012. 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 phpPaleo 4.8b155 and earlier allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the lang parameter.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-1671?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Nicolas Tormo Phppaleo.
How do I fix CVE-2012-1671?
No fix has been published for CVE-2012-1671 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-2012-1671 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2012-1671 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-w6hj-rppp-jfvm.