CVE-2012-1671 describes a directory traversal vulnerability in phpPaleo 4.8b155 and earlier, specifically within the index.php file. This flaw allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files by manipulating the 'lang' parameter with dot-dot-slash sequences. With a CVSS score of 6.8, this vulnerability is of medium complexity to exploit over the network, potentially leading to partial compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While not listed on the CISA KEV catalog, an exploit is publicly available on ExploitDB, though there is minimal community discussion or media coverage surrounding this CVE.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 4.8b155CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:nicolas_tormo:phppaleo:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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