CVE-2012-3454

CVE-2012-3454 is a low-severity vulnerability in Extplorer with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.6. 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-264.

Key facts

Description

eXtplorer 2.1.0b6 uses world writable permissions for the /var/lib/extplorer/ftp_tmp directory, which allows local users to delete or overwrite arbitrary files.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-3454?
eXtplorer 2.1.0b6 uses world writable permissions for the /var/lib/extplorer/ftp_tmp directory, which allows local users to delete or overwrite arbitrary files.
How severe is CVE-2012-3454?
CVE-2012-3454 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.6, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2012-3454 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (22nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-3454?
CVE-2012-3454 affects Extplorer. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-3454?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-3454 published?
CVE-2012-3454 was published on 2012-08-07 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

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