CVE-2012-1497
UnknownEPSS 1.90%
Last modified
CVE-2012-1497 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The default configuration of Movable Type before 4.38, 5.0x before 5.07, and 5.1x before 5.13 supports the "mt:Include file=" attribute, which allows remote authenticated users to conduct directory traversal attacks and read arbitrary files by leveraging the template-designer role.. EPSS estimates a 1.90% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The default configuration of Movable Type before 4.38, 5.0x before 5.07, and 5.1x before 5.13 supports the "mt:Include file=" attribute, which allows remote authenticated users to conduct directory traversal attacks and read arbitrary files by leveraging the template-designer role.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Movabletype | Movable Type Open Source | <= 4.37 | — |
| Movabletype | Movable Type Open Source | 4.0 | — |
| Movabletype | Movable Type Open Source | 4.1 | — |
| Movabletype | Movable Type Open Source | 4.01 | Beta |
| Movabletype | Movable Type Open Source | 4.2 | — |
| Movabletype | Movable Type Open Source | 4.3 | — |
| Movabletype | Movable Type Open Source | 4.23 | — |
| Movabletype | Movable Type Open Source | 4.25 | — |
| Movabletype | Movable Type Open Source | 4.26 | — |
| Movabletype | Movable Type Open Source | 4.31 | — |
| Movabletype | Movable Type Open Source | 4.32 | — |
| Movabletype | Movable Type Open Source | 4.33 | — |
| Movabletype | Movable Type Open Source | 4.34 | — |
| Movabletype | Movable Type Open Source | 4.35 | — |
| Movabletype | Movable Type Open Source | 4.36 | — |
| Movabletype | Movable Type Open Source | 4.261 | — |
| Movabletype | Movable Type Open Source | 4.361 | — |
| Movabletype | Movable Type Open Source | 5.1 | — |
| Movabletype | Movable Type Open Source | 5.02 | — |
| Movabletype | Movable Type Open Source | 5.03 | — |
| Movabletype | Movable Type Open Source | 5.04 | — |
| Movabletype | Movable Type Open Source | 5.05 | — |
| Movabletype | Movable Type Open Source | 5.06 | — |
| Movabletype | Movable Type Open Source | 5.11 | — |
| Movabletype | Movable Type Open Source | 5.12 | — |
| Movabletype | Movable Type Open Source | 5.031 | — |
| Movabletype | Movable Type Open Source | 5.051 | — |
| Movabletype | Movable Type Enterprise | <= 4.37 | — |
| Movabletype | Movable Type Enterprise | 4.0 | — |
| Movabletype | Movable Type Enterprise | 4.1 | — |
| Movabletype | Movable Type Enterprise | 4.01 | Beta |
| Movabletype | Movable Type Enterprise | 4.2 | — |
| Movabletype | Movable Type Enterprise | 4.3 | — |
| Movabletype | Movable Type Enterprise | 4.23 | — |
| Movabletype | Movable Type Enterprise | 4.25 | — |
| Movabletype | Movable Type Enterprise | 4.26 | — |
| Movabletype | Movable Type Enterprise | 4.31 | — |
| Movabletype | Movable Type Enterprise | 4.32 | — |
| Movabletype | Movable Type Enterprise | 4.33 | — |
| Movabletype | Movable Type Enterprise | 4.34 | — |
| Movabletype | Movable Type Enterprise | 4.35 | — |
| Movabletype | Movable Type Enterprise | 4.36 | — |
| Movabletype | Movable Type Enterprise | 4.261 | — |
| Movabletype | Movable Type Enterprise | 4.361 | — |
| Movabletype | Movable Type Enterprise | 5.1 | — |
| Movabletype | Movable Type Enterprise | 5.02 | — |
| Movabletype | Movable Type Enterprise | 5.03 | — |
| Movabletype | Movable Type Enterprise | 5.04 | — |
| Movabletype | Movable Type Enterprise | 5.05 | — |
| Movabletype | Movable Type Enterprise | 5.06 | — |
Showing 50 of 108 affected configurations. See NVD for the full list.
References
- http://www.movabletype.org/2012/02/movable_type_513_507_and_438_security_updates.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.movabletype.org/documentation/appendices/release-notes/513.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.movabletype.org/2012/02/movable_type_513_507_and_438_security_updates.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.movabletype.org/documentation/appendices/release-notes/513.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2012-1497?
The default configuration of Movable Type before 4.38, 5.0x before 5.07, and 5.1x before 5.13 supports the "mt:Include file=" attribute, which allows remote authenticated users to conduct directory traversal attacks and read arbitrary files by leveraging the template-designer role.
How severe is CVE-2012-1497?
Severity scoring for CVE-2012-1497 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.90% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2012-1497?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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