CVE-2012-4915: Path Traversal
Published May 29, 2014
·Updated
Directory traversal vulnerability in the Google Doc Embedder plugin before 2.5.4 for WordPress allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the file parameter to libs/pdf.php.
Affected Software
38 affected components
Davistribe Google Doc Embedder<=2.5.3
Davistribe Google Doc Embedder=2.0
Davistribe Google Doc Embedder=2.1
Davistribe Google Doc Embedder=2.2
Davistribe Google Doc Embedder=2.2.1
Davistribe Google Doc Embedder=2.2.2
Davistribe Google Doc Embedder=2.2.3
Davistribe Google Doc Embedder=2.3
Davistribe Google Doc Embedder=2.4
Davistribe Google Doc Embedder=2.4.1
Davistribe Google Doc Embedder=2.4.2
Davistribe Google Doc Embedder=2.4.3
Davistribe Google Doc Embedder=2.4.4
Davistribe Google Doc Embedder=2.4.5
Davistribe Google Doc Embedder=2.4.6
Davistribe Google Doc Embedder=2.5
Davistribe Google Doc Embedder=2.5.1
Davistribe Google Doc Embedder=2.5.2
WordPress WordPress
All of the following
Any of the following
Davistribe Google Doc Embedder<=2.5.3
Davistribe Google Doc Embedder=2.0
Davistribe Google Doc Embedder=2.1
Davistribe Google Doc Embedder=2.2
Davistribe Google Doc Embedder=2.2.1
Davistribe Google Doc Embedder=2.2.2
Davistribe Google Doc Embedder=2.2.3
Davistribe Google Doc Embedder=2.3
Davistribe Google Doc Embedder=2.4
Davistribe Google Doc Embedder=2.4.1
Davistribe Google Doc Embedder=2.4.2
Davistribe Google Doc Embedder=2.4.3
Davistribe Google Doc Embedder=2.4.4
Davistribe Google Doc Embedder=2.4.5
Davistribe Google Doc Embedder=2.4.6
Davistribe Google Doc Embedder=2.5
Davistribe Google Doc Embedder=2.5.1
Davistribe Google Doc Embedder=2.5.2
WordPress WordPress
Event History
May 29, 2014
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:19 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2012-4915?
CVE-2012-4915 has a high severity rating due to its potential to allow remote file reading vulnerabilities.
2
How do I fix CVE-2012-4915?
To fix CVE-2012-4915, update the Google Doc Embedder plugin to version 2.5.4 or later.
3
What are the affected versions of Google Doc Embedder for CVE-2012-4915?
Versions of Google Doc Embedder prior to 2.5.4 are affected by CVE-2012-4915.
4
Can CVE-2012-4915 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2012-4915 can be exploited remotely using a crafted request with directory traversal sequences.
5
What impact does CVE-2012-4915 have on a WordPress site?
CVE-2012-4915 can potentially allow attackers to read sensitive files on a WordPress server, compromising data privacy.