CVE-2012-2421

Name: CVE-2012-2421
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2012-04-25T20:55:01.34+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.81%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2012-2421 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Absolute path traversal vulnerability in the intu-help-qb (aka Intuit Help System Async Pluggable Protocol) handlers in HelpAsyncPluggableProtocol.dll in Intuit QuickBooks 2009 through 2012, when Internet Explorer is used, might allow remote attackers to read arbitrary files in ZIP archives via a full pathname in the URI.. EPSS estimates a 0.81% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Absolute path traversal vulnerability in the intu-help-qb (aka Intuit Help System Async Pluggable Protocol) handlers in HelpAsyncPluggableProtocol.dll in Intuit QuickBooks 2009 through 2012, when Internet Explorer is used, might allow remote attackers to read arbitrary files in ZIP archives via a full pathname in the URI.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.81%

52.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Intuit	Quickbooks	2009
Intuit	Quickbooks	2010
Intuit	Quickbooks	2011
Intuit	Quickbooks	2012

References

Timeline

Published: Apr 25, 2012
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-2421?

How severe is CVE-2012-2421?

Severity scoring for CVE-2012-2421 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.81% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2012-2421?

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Source: NVD / NIST