CVE-2012-4940

Name: CVE-2012-4940
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2012-10-31T19:55:00.983+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 83.63%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2012-4940 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in the View Log Files component in Axigen Free Mail Server allow remote attackers to read or delete arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in (1) the fileName parameter in a download action to source/loggin/page_log_dwn_file.hsp, or the fileName parameter in (2) an edit action or (3) a delete action to the default URI.. EPSS estimates a 83.63% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in the View Log Files component in Axigen Free Mail Server allow remote attackers to read or delete arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in (1) the fileName parameter in a download action to source/loggin/page_log_dwn_file.hsp, or the fileName parameter in (2) an edit action or (3) a delete action to the default URI.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

83.63%

99.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Gecad	Axigen Free Mail Server	All versions

References

http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/586556US Government Resource
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/56343
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/586556US Government Resource
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/56343

Timeline

Published: Oct 31, 2012
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-4940?

How severe is CVE-2012-4940?

Severity scoring for CVE-2012-4940 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 83.63% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2012-4940?

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Source: NVD / NIST