What is the CVSS score of CVE-2012-4957?

CVE-2012-4957 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8 (High). CVSS vector: AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:N/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 75.6%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2012-4957?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2012-4957. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 75.6%.

File Reporter CVE-2012-4957

HIGH

Path Traversal (CWE-22)

2012-11-18 cret@cert.org

Path Traversal File Reporter

7.8

CVSS 2.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

7.8 HIGH

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

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

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Confidentiality

Integrity

None

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Nov 18, 2012 - 19:55 cve.org

HIGH 7.8

DescriptionCVE.org

AnalysisAI

Absolute path traversal vulnerability in NFRAgent.exe in Novell File Reporter 1.0.2 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a /FSF/CMD request with a full pathname in a PATH element of an. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and EPSS exploitation probability 75.6%.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Path Traversal (CWE-22), which allows attackers to access files and directories outside the intended path. Absolute path traversal vulnerability in NFRAgent.exe in Novell File Reporter 1.0.2 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a /FSF/CMD request with a full pathname in a PATH element of an SRS record. Affected products include: Novell File Reporter.

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.