How severe is CVE-2012-2421?

CVE-2012-2421 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.8, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2012-2421 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-2421?

CVE-2012-2421 primarily affects Intuit Quickbooks. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-2421?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2012-2421 published?

CVE-2012-2421 was published on 2012-04-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-2421

CVE-2012-2421 is a low-severity vulnerability in Intuit Quickbooks with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.8. 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: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 1.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (52nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Intuit Quickbooks
Published: 2012-04-25
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Absolute path traversal vulnerability in the intu-help-qb (aka Intuit Help System Async Pluggable Protocol) handlers in HelpAsyncPluggableProtocol.dll in Intuit QuickBooks 2009 through 2012, when Internet Explorer is used, might allow remote attackers to read arbitrary files in ZIP archives via a full pathname in the URI.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-2421?: Absolute path traversal vulnerability in the intu-help-qb (aka Intuit Help System Async Pluggable Protocol) handlers in HelpAsyncPluggableProtocol.dll in Intuit QuickBooks 2009 through 2012, when Internet Explorer is used, might allow remote attackers to read arbitrary files in ZIP archives via a full pathname in the URI.
How severe is CVE-2012-2421?: CVE-2012-2421 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.8, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2012-2421 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-2421?: CVE-2012-2421 primarily affects Intuit Quickbooks. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-2421?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-2421 published?: CVE-2012-2421 was published on 2012-04-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:intuit:quickbooks:2009:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:intuit:quickbooks:2010:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:intuit:quickbooks:2011:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:intuit:quickbooks:2012:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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