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CVE-2012-4991

8.5 · HIGH

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…

Published Dec 13, 2012axwayCWE-22EPSS 4.55%

Overview

CVE-2012-4991 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting axway securetransport. It was published on December 13, 2012 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical 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.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from axway. Update securetransport to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

VendorProductVersionsStatus
axwaysecuretransport0Affected

References

Refwww.exploit-db.com/exploits/23324/Refwww.exploit-db.com/exploits/23324/

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-4991?

CVE-2012-4991 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting axway securetransport. It was published on December 13, 2012 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2012-4991?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2012-4991?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from axway. Update securetransport to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2012-4991?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2012-4991 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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