CVE-2012-1467
CVE-2012-1467 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Pkp Open Journal Systems with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5. 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: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (87th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-22
- Affected product: Pkp Open Journal Systems
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in the iBrowser plugin library, as used in Open Journal Systems before 2.3.7, allow remote authenticated users to (1) delete or (2) rename arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the param parameter to lib/pkp/lib/tinymce/jscripts/tiny_mce/plugins/ibrowser/scripts/rfiles.php.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2012-1467?
- Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in the iBrowser plugin library, as used in Open Journal Systems before 2.3.7, allow remote authenticated users to (1) delete or (2) rename arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the param parameter to lib/pkp/lib/tinymce/jscripts/tiny_mce/plugins/ibrowser/scripts/rfiles.php.
- How severe is CVE-2012-1467?
- CVE-2012-1467 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2012-1467 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2012-1467?
- CVE-2012-1467 affects Pkp Open Journal Systems. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2012-1467?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2012-1467 published?
- CVE-2012-1467 was published on 2012-09-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:pkp:open_journal_systems:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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