What is the CVSS score of CVE-2012-4940?

CVE-2012-4940 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4 (Medium). CVSS vector: AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 79.8%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2012-4940?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2012-4940. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 79.8%.

Axigen Free Mail Server CVE-2012-4940

MEDIUM

Path Traversal (CWE-22)

2012-10-31 cret@cert.org

Path Traversal Axigen Free Mail Server

6.4

CVSS 2.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

6.4 MEDIUM

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:N

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:N

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Confidentiality

Integrity

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Oct 31, 2012 - 19:55 cve.org

MEDIUM 6.4

DescriptionCVE.org

Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in the View Log Files component in Axigen Free Mail Server allow remote attackers to read or delete arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in (1) the fileName parameter in a download action to source/loggin/page_log_dwn_file.hsp, or the fileName parameter in (2) an edit action or (3) a delete action to the default URI.

AnalysisAI

Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in the View Log Files component in Axigen Free Mail Server allow remote attackers to read or delete arbitrary files via a .. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.4), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and EPSS exploitation probability 79.8%.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Path Traversal (CWE-22), which allows attackers to access files and directories outside the intended path. Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in the View Log Files component in Axigen Free Mail Server allow remote attackers to read or delete arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in (1) the fileName parameter in a download action to source/loggin/page_log_dwn_file.hsp, or the fileName parameter in (2) an edit action or (3) a delete action to the default URI. Affected products include: Gecad Axigen Free Mail Server.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Validate and canonicalize file paths. Use chroot or sandboxing. Reject input containing path separators or '../' sequences.