CVE-2012-4920

Name: CVE-2012-4920
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2014-04-04T14:55:04.917+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.17%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2012-4920 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Directory traversal vulnerability in the zing_forum_output function in forum.php in the Zingiri Forum (aka Forums) plugin before 1.4.4 for WordPress allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the url parameter to index.php.. EPSS estimates a 3.17% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in the zing_forum_output function in forum.php in the Zingiri Forum (aka Forums) plugin before 1.4.4 for WordPress allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the url parameter to index.php.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.17%

86.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Zingiri	Forums	<= 1.4.3
Zingiri	Forums	1.0.0
Zingiri	Forums	1.0.1
Zingiri	Forums	1.0.2
Zingiri	Forums	1.0.3
Zingiri	Forums	1.0.4
Zingiri	Forums	1.0.5
Zingiri	Forums	1.0.6
Zingiri	Forums	1.0.7
Zingiri	Forums	1.0.8
Zingiri	Forums	1.0.9
Zingiri	Forums	1.1.0
Zingiri	Forums	1.1.1
Zingiri	Forums	1.2.0
Zingiri	Forums	1.2.1
Zingiri	Forums	1.3.0
Zingiri	Forums	1.3.1
Zingiri	Forums	1.4.0
Zingiri	Forums	1.4.1
Zingiri	Forums	1.4.2

References

http://osvdb.org/89069
http://secunia.com/advisories/50833Vendor Advisory
http://wordpress.org/plugins/zingiri-forum/changelogPatch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/81156
http://osvdb.org/89069
http://secunia.com/advisories/50833Vendor Advisory
http://wordpress.org/plugins/zingiri-forum/changelogPatch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/81156

Timeline

Published: Apr 4, 2014
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-4920?

How severe is CVE-2012-4920?

Severity scoring for CVE-2012-4920 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.17% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2012-4920?

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