CVE-2012-4920: Path Traversal
First published: Fri Apr 04 2014(Updated: )
Directory traversal vulnerability in the zing_forum_output function in forum.php in the Zingiri Forum (aka Forums) plugin before 1.4.4 for WordPress allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the url parameter to index.php.
Credit: PSIRT-CNA@flexerasoftware.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Zingiri Forums | <=1.4.3 | |
| Zingiri Forums | =1.0.0 | |
| Zingiri Forums | =1.0.1 | |
| Zingiri Forums | =1.0.2 | |
| Zingiri Forums | =1.0.3 | |
| Zingiri Forums | =1.0.4 | |
| Zingiri Forums | =1.0.5 | |
| Zingiri Forums | =1.0.6 | |
| Zingiri Forums | =1.0.7 | |
| Zingiri Forums | =1.0.8 | |
| Zingiri Forums | =1.0.9 | |
| Zingiri Forums | =1.1.0 | |
| Zingiri Forums | =1.1.1 | |
| Zingiri Forums | =1.2.0 | |
| Zingiri Forums | =1.2.1 | |
| Zingiri Forums | =1.3.0 | |
| Zingiri Forums | =1.3.1 | |
| Zingiri Forums | =1.4.0 | |
| Zingiri Forums | =1.4.1 | |
| Zingiri Forums | =1.4.2 | |
| WordPress | ||
| All of | ||
| Any of | ||
| Zingiri Forums | <=1.4.3 | |
| Zingiri Forums | =1.0.0 | |
| Zingiri Forums | =1.0.1 | |
| Zingiri Forums | =1.0.2 | |
| Zingiri Forums | =1.0.3 | |
| Zingiri Forums | =1.0.4 | |
| Zingiri Forums | =1.0.5 | |
| Zingiri Forums | =1.0.6 | |
| Zingiri Forums | =1.0.7 | |
| Zingiri Forums | =1.0.8 | |
| Zingiri Forums | =1.0.9 | |
| Zingiri Forums | =1.1.0 | |
| Zingiri Forums | =1.1.1 | |
| Zingiri Forums | =1.2.0 | |
| Zingiri Forums | =1.2.1 | |
| Zingiri Forums | =1.3.0 | |
| Zingiri Forums | =1.3.1 | |
| Zingiri Forums | =1.4.0 | |
| Zingiri Forums | =1.4.1 | |
| Zingiri Forums | =1.4.2 | |
| WordPress |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2012-4920?
CVE-2012-4920 is rated as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow unauthorized file access.
How do I fix CVE-2012-4920?
To fix CVE-2012-4920, update the Zingiri Forum plugin to version 1.4.4 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2012-4920?
CVE-2012-4920 affects all versions of the Zingiri Forum plugin prior to 1.4.4 for WordPress.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2012-4920?
CVE-2012-4920 is a directory traversal vulnerability that can be exploited by attackers to read arbitrary files.
Can CVE-2012-4920 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2012-4920 can be exploited remotely via crafted URL parameters.
- agent/references
- agent/type
- agent/first-publish-date
- agent/remedy
- agent/weakness
- agent/author
- agent/severity
- agent/description
- collector/nvd-index
- agent/software-canonical-lookup-request
- collector/nvd-api
- source/NVD
- agent/software-canonical-lookup
- agent/last-modified-date
- agent/source
- agent/softwarecombine
- agent/event
- agent/tags
- vendor/zingiri
- canonical/zingiri forums
- version/zingiri forums/1.4.3
- version/zingiri forums/1.0.0
- version/zingiri forums/1.0.1
- version/zingiri forums/1.0.2
- version/zingiri forums/1.0.3
- version/zingiri forums/1.0.4
- version/zingiri forums/1.0.5
- version/zingiri forums/1.0.6
- version/zingiri forums/1.0.7
- version/zingiri forums/1.0.8
- version/zingiri forums/1.0.9
- version/zingiri forums/1.1.0
- version/zingiri forums/1.1.1
- version/zingiri forums/1.2.0
- version/zingiri forums/1.2.1
- version/zingiri forums/1.3.0
- version/zingiri forums/1.3.1
- version/zingiri forums/1.4.0
- version/zingiri forums/1.4.1
- version/zingiri forums/1.4.2
- vendor/wordpress
- canonical/wordpress