CVE-2012-2208

Name: CVE-2012-2208
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2012-08-14T22:55:01.783+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 9.43%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2012-2208 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Directory traversal vulnerability in upgrade.php in Piwigo before 2.3.4 allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the language parameter.. EPSS estimates a 9.43% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in upgrade.php in Piwigo before 2.3.4 allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the language parameter.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

9.43%

94.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Piwigo	Piwigo	<= 2.3.3

References

Timeline

Published: Aug 14, 2012
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-2208?

Directory traversal vulnerability in upgrade.php in Piwigo before 2.3.4 allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the language parameter.

How severe is CVE-2012-2208?

Severity scoring for CVE-2012-2208 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 9.43% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2012-2208?

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Source: NVD / NIST