CVE-2012-1917
CVE-2012-1917 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Atmail Atmail Open with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. 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 5.0)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (81st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-22
- Affected product: Atmail Atmail Open
- Published:
- Last modified:
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.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2012-1917?
- 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.
- How severe is CVE-2012-1917?
- CVE-2012-1917 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2012-1917 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2012-1917?
- CVE-2012-1917 affects Atmail Atmail Open. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2012-1917?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2012-1917 published?
- CVE-2012-1917 was published on 2012-03-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://atmail.org/download/atmailopen.tgz
- http://en.securitylab.ru/lab/PT-2011-48
- http://secunia.com/advisories/47012
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/743555
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:atmail:atmail_open:*:*:open-source:*:*:*:*:*
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