CVE-2012-2181: Path Traversal
First published: Tue Jul 03 2012(Updated: )
Directory traversal vulnerability in the Dojo module in IBM WebSphere Portal 7.0.0.1 and 7.0.0.2 before CF14, and 8.0, allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a crafted URL.
Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| IBM WebSphere Portal | =7.0.0.1 | |
| IBM WebSphere Portal | =7.0.0.2 | |
| IBM WebSphere Portal | =8.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2012-2181?
CVE-2012-2181 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its ability to allow unauthorized access to sensitive files.
How do I fix CVE-2012-2181?
To fix CVE-2012-2181, upgrade to IBM WebSphere Portal versions 7.0.0.3 or 8.0.0.1 or later where the vulnerability has been addressed.
What systems are affected by CVE-2012-2181?
The affected systems include IBM WebSphere Portal versions 7.0.0.1, 7.0.0.2, and 8.0.
Can CVE-2012-2181 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2012-2181 can be exploited remotely by attackers through crafted URLs.
What impact does CVE-2012-2181 have on data security?
CVE-2012-2181 can lead to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information stored on the affected systems.
- agent/type
- agent/softwarecombine
- collector/mitre-cve
- source/MITRE
- agent/author
- agent/weakness
- agent/references
- agent/severity
- agent/last-modified-date
- agent/description
- agent/first-publish-date
- agent/event
- agent/source
- agent/tags
- collector/nvd-index
- agent/software-canonical-lookup-request
- vendor/ibm
- canonical/ibm websphere portal
- version/ibm websphere portal/7.0.0.1
- version/ibm websphere portal/7.0.0.2
- version/ibm websphere portal/8.0