CVE-2012-1917

Description

compose.php in @Mail WebMail Client in AtMail Open-Source before 1.05 does not properly handle ../ (dot dot slash) sequences in the unique parameter, which allows remote attackers to conduct directory traversal attacks and read arbitrary files via a ..././ (dot dot dot slash dot slash) sequence.

Category

5.0
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.61%
Third-Party Advisory cert.org Third-Party Advisory secunia.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://en.securitylab.ru/lab/PT-2011-48
http://atmail.org/download/atmailopen.tgz patch
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/743555 third party advisory us government resource
http://secunia.com/advisories/47012 third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2012-1917?
CVE-2012-1917 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2012-1917?
To fix CVE-2012-1917, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2012-1917 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2012-1917 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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