CVE-2012-1050
CVE-2012-1050 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Mathopd with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. 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: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (88th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-22
- Affected product: Mathopd
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Directory traversal vulnerability in Mathopd 1.4.x and 1.5.x before 1.5p7, when configured with the * construct for mass virtual hosting, allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a crafted Host header.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2012-1050?
- Directory traversal vulnerability in Mathopd 1.4.x and 1.5.x before 1.5p7, when configured with the * construct for mass virtual hosting, allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a crafted Host header.
- How severe is CVE-2012-1050?
- CVE-2012-1050 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2012-1050 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2012-1050?
- CVE-2012-1050 primarily affects Mathopd. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2012-1050?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2012-1050 published?
- CVE-2012-1050 was published on 2012-02-13 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2012-02/0025.html
- http://osvdb.org/78896
- http://secunia.com/advisories/47908
- http://www.mail-archive.com/mathopd%40mathopd.org/msg00392.html
- http://www.mathopd.org/security.html
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1026641
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/73049
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:a:mathopd:mathopd:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:mathopd:mathopd:1.5:p5:*:*:*:*:*:*
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