CVE-2012-4834

CVE-2012-4834 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Websphere Portal 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

Directory traversal vulnerability in LayerLoader.jsp in the theme component in IBM WebSphere Portal 7.0.0.1 and 7.0.0.2 before CF19 and 8.0 before CF03 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a crafted URI.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-4834?
Directory traversal vulnerability in LayerLoader.jsp in the theme component in IBM WebSphere Portal 7.0.0.1 and 7.0.0.2 before CF19 and 8.0 before CF03 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a crafted URI.
How severe is CVE-2012-4834?
CVE-2012-4834 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-4834 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-2012-4834?
CVE-2012-4834 primarily affects Ibm Websphere Portal. In total, 39 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-4834?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-4834 published?
CVE-2012-4834 was published on 2012-11-30 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (39)

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