How severe is CVE-2012-4991?

CVE-2012-4991 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2012-4991 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-4991?

CVE-2012-4991 affects Axway Securetransport. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-4991?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2012-4991 published?

CVE-2012-4991 was published on 2012-12-13 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-4991

CVE-2012-4991 is a high-severity vulnerability in Axway Securetransport with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.5. 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: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 8.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (90th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Axway Securetransport
Published: 2012-12-13
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in Axway SecureTransport 5.1 SP2 and earlier allow remote authenticated users to (1) read, (2) delete, or (3) create files, or (4) list directories, via a ..%5C (encoded dot dot backslash) in a URI.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-4991?: Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in Axway SecureTransport 5.1 SP2 and earlier allow remote authenticated users to (1) read, (2) delete, or (3) create files, or (4) list directories, via a ..%5C (encoded dot dot backslash) in a URI.
How severe is CVE-2012-4991?: CVE-2012-4991 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2012-4991 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-4991?: CVE-2012-4991 affects Axway Securetransport. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-4991?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2012-4991 published?: CVE-2012-4991 was published on 2012-12-13 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/23324/

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:axway:securetransport:*:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*

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