CVE-2012-4705 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via directory traversal in CODESYS Gateway-Server, impacting industrial control systems.
- 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-2012-4705?
CVE-2012-4705 is a critical path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 24 Feb 2013. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Directory traversal vulnerability in 3S CODESYS Gateway-Server before 2.3.9.27 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via vectors involving a crafted pathname.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-4705?
It affects 1 product.
Products include 3s-Software Codesys Gateway-Server.
How do I fix CVE-2012-4705?
No fix has been published for CVE-2012-4705 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-2012-4705 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2012-4705 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module and 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-2gp3-6mvr-759r.