CVE-2012-6652

Name: CVE-2012-6652
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-05-13T14:29:00.283+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 4.42%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2012-6652 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Directory traversal vulnerability in pageflipbook.php script from index.php in Page Flip Book plugin for WordPress (wppageflip) allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the pageflipbook_language parameter.. EPSS estimates a 4.42% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in pageflipbook.php script from index.php in Page Flip Book plugin for WordPress (wppageflip) allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the pageflipbook_language parameter.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

4.42%

90.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Page Flip Book Project	Page Flip Book	All versions

References

http://ceriksen.com/2012/07/10/wordpress-a-page-flip-book-plugin-local-file-inclusion-vulnerability/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wordpress.org/support/topic/pageflipbook-pageflipbook_language-parameter-local-file-inclusion/Third Party Advisory
https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/07/30/2Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/07/31/8Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://ceriksen.com/2012/07/10/wordpress-a-page-flip-book-plugin-local-file-inclusion-vulnerability/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wordpress.org/support/topic/pageflipbook-pageflipbook_language-parameter-local-file-inclusion/Third Party Advisory
https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/07/30/2Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/07/31/8Mailing List, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 13, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-6652?

How severe is CVE-2012-6652?

Severity scoring for CVE-2012-6652 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.42% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2012-6652?

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