CWE
22
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2012-3588: Path Traversal

First published: Tue Jun 19 2012(Updated: )

Directory traversal vulnerability in preview.php in the Plugin Newsletter plugin 1.5 for WordPress allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the data parameter.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
WordPress Newsletters plugin=1.5
WordPress

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2012-3588?

    CVE-2012-3588 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for unauthorized file access.

  • How do I fix CVE-2012-3588?

    To fix CVE-2012-3588, upgrade the Plugin Newsletter to a version that is not affected by this vulnerability.

  • What type of attack does CVE-2012-3588 facilitate?

    CVE-2012-3588 facilitates directory traversal attacks, allowing attackers to read arbitrary files on the server.

  • Which software versions are affected by CVE-2012-3588?

    CVE-2012-3588 affects version 1.5 of the Plugin Newsletter for WordPress.

  • Is CVE-2012-3588 specific to any version of WordPress?

    No, CVE-2012-3588 is specifically a vulnerability in the Plugin Newsletter plugin, not WordPress itself.

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