What is the severity of CVE-2012-2208?

CVE-2012-2208 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2012-2208?

To fix CVE-2012-2208, upgrade Piwigo to version 2.3.4 or later.

What systems are affected by CVE-2012-2208?

CVE-2012-2208 affects Piwigo versions prior to 2.3.4.

How does CVE-2012-2208 exploit work?

CVE-2012-2208 exploits a directory traversal flaw that allows attackers to inject malicious files through the language parameter.

What are the consequences of CVE-2012-2208?

The consequences of CVE-2012-2208 include the unauthorized inclusion and execution of arbitrary local files on the server.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2012-2208

high

7.5

CWE

14/8/2012

6/8/2024

CVE-2012-2208: Path Traversal

First published: Tue Aug 14 2012(Updated: )

Directory traversal vulnerability in upgrade.php in Piwigo before 2.3.4 allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the language parameter.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Piwigo Piwigo	<=2.3.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2012-2208?
CVE-2012-2208 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2012-2208?
To fix CVE-2012-2208, upgrade Piwigo to version 2.3.4 or later.
What systems are affected by CVE-2012-2208?
CVE-2012-2208 affects Piwigo versions prior to 2.3.4.
How does CVE-2012-2208 exploit work?
CVE-2012-2208 exploits a directory traversal flaw that allows attackers to inject malicious files through the language parameter.
What are the consequences of CVE-2012-2208?
The consequences of CVE-2012-2208 include the unauthorized inclusion and execution of arbitrary local files on the server.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2012-2208?
CVE-2012-2208 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2012-2208?
To fix CVE-2012-2208, upgrade Piwigo to version 2.3.4 or later.
What systems are affected by CVE-2012-2208?
CVE-2012-2208 affects Piwigo versions prior to 2.3.4.
How does CVE-2012-2208 exploit work?
CVE-2012-2208 exploits a directory traversal flaw that allows attackers to inject malicious files through the language parameter.
What are the consequences of CVE-2012-2208?
The consequences of CVE-2012-2208 include the unauthorized inclusion and execution of arbitrary local files on the server.