CVE-2012-3521

CVE-2012-3521 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Qbnz Geshi 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

Description

Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in the cssgen contrib module in GeSHi before 1.0.8.11 allow remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the (1) geshi-path or (2) geshi-lang-path parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-3521?
Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in the cssgen contrib module in GeSHi before 1.0.8.11 allow remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the (1) geshi-path or (2) geshi-lang-path parameter.
How severe is CVE-2012-3521?
CVE-2012-3521 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-3521 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-3521?
CVE-2012-3521 primarily affects Qbnz Geshi. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-3521?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-3521 published?
CVE-2012-3521 was published on 2014-06-13 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (7)

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