What is the CVSS score of CVE-2012-4991?

CVE-2012-4991 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.5 (High). CVSS vector: AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:C/I:C/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 4.4%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2012-4991?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2012-4991. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 4.4%.

Securetransport CVE-2012-4991

HIGH

Path Traversal (CWE-22)

2012-12-13 cve@mitre.org

Path Traversal Securetransport

8.5

CVSS 2.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

8.5 HIGH

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

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

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Confidentiality

Integrity

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Dec 13, 2012 - 11:53 cve.org

HIGH 8.5

DescriptionCVE.org

AnalysisAI

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. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.5), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

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 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. Affected products include: Axway Securetransport.

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.