CVE-2012-4347

Name: CVE-2012-4347
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2012-12-05T11:57:14.85+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 58.83%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2012-4347 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in the management console in Symantec Messaging Gateway (SMG) 9.5.x allow remote authenticated users to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the (1) logFile parameter in a logs action to brightmail/export or (2) localBackupFileSelection parameter in an APPLIANCE restoreSource action to brightmail/admin/restore/download.do.. EPSS estimates a 58.83% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in the management console in Symantec Messaging Gateway (SMG) 9.5.x allow remote authenticated users to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the (1) logFile parameter in a logs action to brightmail/export or (2) localBackupFileSelection parameter in an APPLIANCE restoreSource action to brightmail/admin/restore/download.do.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

58.83%

99.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Symantec	Messaging Gateway	9.5
Symantec	Messaging Gateway	9.5.1
Symantec	Messaging Gateway	9.5.2
Symantec	Messaging Gateway	9.5.3
Symantec	Messaging Gateway	9.5.4

References

Timeline

Published: Dec 5, 2012
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-4347?

How severe is CVE-2012-4347?

Severity scoring for CVE-2012-4347 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 58.83% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2012-4347?

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Source: NVD / NIST