CVE-2012-0898

Name: CVE-2012-0898
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2012-01-20T17:55:02.127+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.09%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2012-0898 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Directory traversal vulnerability in meb_download.php in the myEASYbackup plugin 1.0.8.1 for WordPress allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the dwn_file parameter.. EPSS estimates a 3.09% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in meb_download.php in the myEASYbackup plugin 1.0.8.1 for WordPress allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the dwn_file parameter.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.09%

86.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Camaleo	Myeasybackup	1.0.8.1

References

Timeline

Published: Jan 20, 2012
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-0898?

Directory traversal vulnerability in meb_download.php in the myEASYbackup plugin 1.0.8.1 for WordPress allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the dwn_file parameter.

How severe is CVE-2012-0898?

Severity scoring for CVE-2012-0898 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.09% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2012-0898?

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Source: NVD / NIST