CVE-2012-5386

Name: CVE-2012-5386
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2012-10-11T15:55:03.69+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.32%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2012-5386 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Directory traversal vulnerability in index.php in phpPaleo 4.8b180 allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the phppaleo4_lang cookie, a different vulnerability than CVE-2012-1671. EPSS estimates a 2.32% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in index.php in phpPaleo 4.8b180 allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the phppaleo4_lang cookie, a different vulnerability than CVE-2012-1671. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.32%

81.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Nicolas Tormo	Phppaleo	4.8b180

References

http://secunia.com/advisories/48398Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/48398Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 11, 2012
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-5386?

How severe is CVE-2012-5386?

Severity scoring for CVE-2012-5386 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.32% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2012-5386?

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Source: NVD / NIST