CVE-2012-4991 Path traversal in n/a
Authenticated attackers can read, delete, or create files and list directories via path traversal in Axway SecureTransport.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2012-4991?
CVE-2012-4991 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 13 Dec 2012. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in Axway SecureTransport 5.1 SP2 and earlier allow remote authenticated users to (1) read, (2) delete, or (3) create files, or (4) list directories, via a ..%5C (encoded dot dot backslash) in a URI.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-4991?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Axway Securetransport.
How do I fix CVE-2012-4991?
No fix has been published for CVE-2012-4991 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-2012-4991 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2012-4991 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-qr4m-qxp9-h6pg.