Which products and versions are affected by CVE-2012-4915?

Affected: Google Doc Embedder (Davistribe) versions 2.0, 2.1, 2.2, 2.2.1, 2.2.2, 2.2.3, 2.3, 2.4; google-document-embedder (wordpress-plugin). The full list is in the CVE brief.

Is CVE-2012-4915 being exploited in the wild?

It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.

Is CVE-2012-4915 in the CISA KEV catalog?

No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

Is there a public exploit for CVE-2012-4915?

Public exploit code is available.

Is there a fix for CVE-2012-4915?

Fixed versions are available, including Google Doc Embedder 2.5.3, google-document-embedder 2.5.4.

How urgently should CVE-2012-4915 be patched?

Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

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CVE-2012-4915

Q: What is CVE-2012-4915?

Directory traversal vulnerability in the Google Doc Embedder plugin before 2.5.4 for WordPress allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a ..

HighPublic exploit

Google Doc Embedder < 2.5.4 - Directory Traversal

Published Jan 7, 2013 · Updated Aug 6, 2024 · Also known as 982817f8-c85c-4e25-a33a-6fbf3ab06808

Key Facts

Patch immediately

CVE-2012-4915 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.5 v3.1) affecting Google Doc Embedder (Davistribe), google-document-embedder (wordpress-plugin).
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
EPSS estimates a 50% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Fixed versions are available, including Google Doc Embedder 2.5.3, google-document-embedder 2.5.4.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

CVSS v3.1

7.5

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)

50%

Higher than 98.8% of all scored CVEs

Exploited in the wild

No known

Not in a known-exploited catalog

Public exploit code

Available

Proof-of-concept or weaponized module

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Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in the Google Doc Embedder plugin before 2.5.4 for WordPress allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the file parameter to libs/pdf.php.

Affected Products

19 affected entries in total

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
Google Doc EmbedderDavistribe	2.0, 2.1, 2.2, 2.2.1, 2.2.2, 2.2.3, 2.3, 2.4	2.5.3
google-document-embedderwordpress-plugin	See advisory	2.5.4

Patched Releases

Google Doc Embedder

2.5.3

google-document-embedder

2.5.4

Timeline

Publicly disclosed
Jan 7, 2013
Last updated
Aug 6, 2024

Weakness Type

CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')

References

3 more references in the full CVE brief

FAQ

Common Questions.

Directory traversal vulnerability in the Google Doc Embedder plugin before 2.5.4 for WordPress allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a ..
Affected: Google Doc Embedder (Davistribe) versions 2.0, 2.1, 2.2, 2.2.1, 2.2.2, 2.2.3, 2.3, 2.4; google-document-embedder (wordpress-plugin). The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Google Doc Embedder 2.5.3, google-document-embedder 2.5.4.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

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