CVE-2012-6080

Name: CVE-2012-6080
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2013-01-03T01:55:04.437+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 4.02%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2012-6080 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Directory traversal vulnerability in the _do_attachment_move function in the AttachFile action (action/AttachFile.py) in MoinMoin 1.9.3 through 1.9.5 allows remote attackers to overwrite arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in a file name.. EPSS estimates a 4.02% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in the _do_attachment_move function in the AttachFile action (action/AttachFile.py) in MoinMoin 1.9.3 through 1.9.5 allows remote attackers to overwrite arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in a file name.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

4.02%

89.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Moinmo	Moinmoin	1.9.3
Moinmo	Moinmoin	1.9.4
Moinmo	Moinmoin	1.9.5

References

http://hg.moinmo.in/moin/1.9/rev/3c27131a3c52Patch
http://moinmo.in/SecurityFixesVendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/51663Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/51676Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/51696Vendor Advisory
http://ubuntu.com/usn/usn-1680-1
http://www.debian.org/security/2012/dsa-2593
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/12/30/6
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/57076
https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/moin/+bug/1094599
http://hg.moinmo.in/moin/1.9/rev/3c27131a3c52Patch
http://moinmo.in/SecurityFixesVendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/51663Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/51676Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/51696Vendor Advisory
http://ubuntu.com/usn/usn-1680-1
http://www.debian.org/security/2012/dsa-2593
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/12/30/6
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/57076
https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/moin/+bug/1094599

Timeline

Published: Jan 3, 2013
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-6080?

How severe is CVE-2012-6080?

Severity scoring for CVE-2012-6080 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.02% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2012-6080?

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