CVE-2012-2435: Path Traversal
First published: Sun May 27 2012(Updated: )
Directory traversal vulnerability in the captcha module in Pligg CMS before 1.2.2 allows remote authenticated users to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the captcha parameter to module.php, as demonstrated by cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attacks.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Pligg CMS | ||
| Pligg CMS | <=1.2.1 | |
| Pligg CMS | =1.0.0 | |
| Pligg CMS | =1.0.0-rc1 | |
| Pligg CMS | =1.0.0-rc2 | |
| Pligg CMS | =1.0.0-rc3 | |
| Pligg CMS | =1.0.0-rc4 | |
| Pligg CMS | =1.0.0-rc5 | |
| Pligg CMS | =1.0.1 | |
| Pligg CMS | =1.0.2 | |
| Pligg CMS | =1.0.3 | |
| Pligg CMS | =1.0.4 | |
| Pligg CMS | =1.1.0 | |
| Pligg CMS | =1.1.2 | |
| Pligg CMS | =1.1.3 | |
| Pligg CMS | =1.1.4 | |
| Pligg CMS | =1.1.5 | |
| Pligg CMS | =1.2.0 | |
| Pligg CMS | =9.5 | |
| Pligg CMS | =9.9 | |
| Pligg CMS | =9.9.0 | |
| Pligg CMS | =9.9.0-beta | |
| Pligg CMS | =9.9.5 | |
| Pligg CMS | =9.9.5-beta |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2012-2435?
CVE-2012-2435 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for local file inclusion.
How do I fix CVE-2012-2435?
To fix CVE-2012-2435, upgrade Pligg CMS to version 1.2.2 or later, where the vulnerability has been addressed.
Who is affected by CVE-2012-2435?
CVE-2012-2435 affects all versions of Pligg CMS prior to 1.2.2, particularly those that allow remote authenticated users to exploit the captcha module.
What type of attack can exploit CVE-2012-2435?
CVE-2012-2435 can be exploited through cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attacks targeting the captcha parameter in module.php.
Can CVE-2012-2435 lead to complete system compromise?
CVE-2012-2435 can potentially lead to complete system compromise if arbitrary local files are included and executed.
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