How severe is CVE-2012-6500?

CVE-2012-6500 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2012-6500 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-2012-6500?

CVE-2012-6500 primarily affects Pragyan Cms Project Pragyan Cms. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-6500?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2012-6500 published?

CVE-2012-6500 was published on 2013-01-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-6500

CVE-2012-6500 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Pragyan Cms Project Pragyan Cms 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: Pragyan Cms Project Pragyan Cms
Published: 2013-01-12
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in download.lib.php in Pragyan CMS 3.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the fileget parameter in a profile action to index.php.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-6500?: Directory traversal vulnerability in download.lib.php in Pragyan CMS 3.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the fileget parameter in a profile action to index.php.
How severe is CVE-2012-6500?: CVE-2012-6500 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-6500 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-2012-6500?: CVE-2012-6500 primarily affects Pragyan Cms Project Pragyan Cms. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-6500?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-6500 published?: CVE-2012-6500 was published on 2013-01-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (10)

cpe:2.3:a:pragyan_cms_project:pragyan_cms:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:pragyan_cms_project:pragyan_cms:2.5.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:pragyan_cms_project:pragyan_cms:2.5.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:pragyan_cms_project:pragyan_cms:2.5.12:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:pragyan_cms_project:pragyan_cms:2.5.13:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:pragyan_cms_project:pragyan_cms:2.5.14:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:pragyan_cms_project:pragyan_cms:2.6.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:pragyan_cms_project:pragyan_cms:2.6.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:pragyan_cms_project:pragyan_cms:2.6.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:pragyan_cms_project:pragyan_cms:2.6.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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