CVE-2012-2919
CVE-2012-2919 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Chevereto 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: 3% (87th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-22
- Affected product: Chevereto
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Directory traversal vulnerability in Upload/engine.php in Chevereto 1.9.1 allows remote attackers to determine the existence of arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the v parameter.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2012-2919?
- Directory traversal vulnerability in Upload/engine.php in Chevereto 1.9.1 allows remote attackers to determine the existence of arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the v parameter.
- How severe is CVE-2012-2919?
- CVE-2012-2919 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2012-2919 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-2012-2919?
- CVE-2012-2919 affects Chevereto. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2012-2919?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2012-2919 published?
- CVE-2012-2919 was published on 2012-05-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.org/files/112585/Chevreto-Upload-Script-Cross-Site-Scripting-User-Enumeration.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/53448
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/75477
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:chevereto:chevereto:1.91:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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