CVE-2012-4959 Path traversal in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published 18 Nov 2012 Updated 16 Sep 2024

Remote attackers can upload and execute arbitrary files via directory traversal in Novell File Reporter.

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-2012-4959?

CVE-2012-4959 is a critical path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 18 Nov 2012. It can be exploited over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Directory traversal vulnerability in NFRAgent.exe in Novell File Reporter 1.0.2 allows remote attackers to upload and execute files via a 130 /FSF/CMD request with a .. (dot dot) in a FILE element of an FSFUI record.

Weakness: CWE-22

Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-4959?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Novell File Reporter.

How do I fix CVE-2012-4959?

No fix has been published for CVE-2012-4959 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-2012-4959 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2012-4959 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module and 2 Exploit-DB entries.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-jhjc-rwwv-j42x.