CVE-2012-2202

Name: CVE-2012-2202
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2012-07-27T10:27:49.043+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.04%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2012-2202 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Directory traversal vulnerability in javatester_init.php in IBM Lotus Protector for Mail Security 2.1, 2.5, 2.5.1, and 2.8 and IBM ISS Proventia Network Mail Security System allows remote authenticated administrators to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the template parameter.. EPSS estimates a 3.04% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in javatester_init.php in IBM Lotus Protector for Mail Security 2.1, 2.5, 2.5.1, and 2.8 and IBM ISS Proventia Network Mail Security System allows remote authenticated administrators to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the template parameter.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.04%

85.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Lotus Protector For Mail Security	2.1
Ibm	Lotus Protector For Mail Security	2.5
Ibm	Lotus Protector For Mail Security	2.5.1
Ibm	Lotus Protector For Mail Security	2.8
Ibm	Proventia Network Mail Security System Firmware	2.5
Ibm	Proventia Network Mail Security System Firmware	2.5.0.2
Ibm	Proventia Network Mail Security System Firmware	2.5.1
Ibm	Proventia Network Mail Security System Firmware	2.6
Ibm	Proventia Network Mail Security System Firmware	2.8

References

Timeline

Published: Jul 27, 2012
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-2202?

How severe is CVE-2012-2202?

Severity scoring for CVE-2012-2202 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.04% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2012-2202?

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Source: NVD / NIST