How severe is CVE-2012-2227?

CVE-2012-2227 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2012-2227 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 10% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-2227?

CVE-2012-2227 affects Pluxml. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-2227?

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-2012-2227 published?

CVE-2012-2227 was published on 2012-08-26 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-2227

CVE-2012-2227 is a high-severity vulnerability in Pluxml 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: 10% (95th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Pluxml
Published: 2012-08-26
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in update/index.php in PluXml before 5.1.6 allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a ..%2F (encoded dot dot slash) in the default_lang parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-2227?: Directory traversal vulnerability in update/index.php in PluXml before 5.1.6 allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a ..%2F (encoded dot dot slash) in the default_lang parameter.
How severe is CVE-2012-2227?: CVE-2012-2227 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2012-2227 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 10% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-2227?: CVE-2012-2227 affects Pluxml. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-2227?: 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-2012-2227 published?: CVE-2012-2227 was published on 2012-08-26 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:pluxml:pluxml:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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