CVE-2012-0998
CVE-2012-0998 is a high-severity vulnerability in Lepton-cms Lepton with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-22.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (77th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-22
- Affected product: Lepton-cms Lepton
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Directory traversal vulnerability in account/preferences.php in LEPTON before 1.1.4 allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the language parameter.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2012-0998?
- Directory traversal vulnerability in account/preferences.php in LEPTON before 1.1.4 allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the language parameter.
- How severe is CVE-2012-0998?
- CVE-2012-0998 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2012-0998 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2012-0998?
- CVE-2012-0998 primarily affects Lepton-cms Lepton. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2012-0998?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2012-0998 published?
- CVE-2012-0998 was published on 2012-02-24 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://www.lepton-cms.org/media/changelog/changelog_1.1.4.txt
- http://www.lepton-cms.org/posts/security-release-lepton-1.1.4-52.php
- https://www.htbridge.ch/advisory/HTB23072
Affected products (4)
- cpe:2.3:a:lepton-cms:lepton:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:lepton-cms:lepton:1.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:lepton-cms:lepton:1.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:lepton-cms:lepton:1.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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