CVE-2012-4834

Name: CVE-2012-4834
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2012-11-30T19:55:01.143+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.13%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2012-4834 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Directory traversal vulnerability in LayerLoader.jsp in the theme component in IBM WebSphere Portal 7.0.0.1 and 7.0.0.2 before CF19 and 8.0 before CF03 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a crafted URI.. EPSS estimates a 3.13% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in LayerLoader.jsp in the theme component in IBM WebSphere Portal 7.0.0.1 and 7.0.0.2 before CF19 and 8.0 before CF03 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a crafted URI.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.13%

86.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Websphere Portal	7.0.0.1
Ibm	Websphere Portal	7.0.0.2
Ibm	Websphere Portal	8.0.0.0

References

http://secunia.com/advisories/51281Third Party Advisory
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1PM76354Vendor Advisory
http://www.ibm.com/connections/blogs/PSIRT/entry/security_vulnerability_in_theme_component_for_websphere_portal_versions_7_0_0_x_and_8_0_cve2012_48344Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21617713Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg24033155Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/78914Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://secunia.com/advisories/51281Third Party Advisory
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1PM76354Vendor Advisory
http://www.ibm.com/connections/blogs/PSIRT/entry/security_vulnerability_in_theme_component_for_websphere_portal_versions_7_0_0_x_and_8_0_cve2012_48344Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21617713Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg24033155Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/78914Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Nov 30, 2012
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-4834?

How severe is CVE-2012-4834?

Severity scoring for CVE-2012-4834 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.13% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2012-4834?

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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Source: NVD / NIST