CVE-2012-5192
MediumPublic exploitDirectory traversal vulnerability in gmap/view_overlay.php in Bitweaver 2.8.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via "''%2F" (dot dot encoded slash) sequences in the overlay_type parameter.
Published Jan 27, 2014 · Updated Apr 28, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2012-5192 is a medium-severity vulnerability (CVSS 5.0 v2) affecting Bitweaver.
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 52% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Bitweaver 2.8.1.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
CVSS v2
5.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
52%
Higher than 98.9% 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 gmap/view_overlay.php in Bitweaver 2.8.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via "''%2F" (dot dot encoded slash) sequences in the overlay_type parameter.
Affected Products
11 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| BitweaverBitweaver | 1.1, 1.1.1_beta, 1.2.1, 1.3, 1.3.1, 2.0.0, 2.0.2, 2.5 | 2.8.1 |
Patched Releases
Bitweaver
2.8.1
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Jan 27, 2014
Last updated
Apr 28, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
References
FAQ
Common Questions.
Directory traversal vulnerability in gmap/view_overlay.php in Bitweaver 2.8.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via "''%2F" (dot dot encoded slash) sequences in the overlay_type parameter.
Affected: Bitweaver versions 1.1, 1.1.1_beta, 1.2.1, 1.3, 1.3.1, 2.0.0, 2.0.2, 2.5. 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 Bitweaver 2.8.1.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
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