CVE-2012-6276 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can read arbitrary files on TP-LINK TL-WR841N routers via a directory traversal flaw in the web management interface.
- 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-2012-6276?
CVE-2012-6276 is a medium-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 26 Jan 2013. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Directory traversal vulnerability in the web-based management interface on the TP-LINK TL-WR841N router with firmware 3.13.9 build 120201 Rel.54965n and earlier allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via the URL parameter.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-6276?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Tp-Link Tl-Wr841n, Tp-Link Tl-Wr841n Firmware.
How do I fix CVE-2012-6276?
No fix has been published for CVE-2012-6276 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-2012-6276 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2012-6276 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-c3vh-5c97-8m3h.