Vulnerability Details : CVE-2012-4347
Public exploit exists!
Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in the management console in Symantec Messaging Gateway (SMG) 9.5.x allow remote authenticated users to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the (1) logFile parameter in a logs action to brightmail/export or (2) localBackupFileSelection parameter in an APPLIANCE restoreSource action to brightmail/admin/restore/download.do.
Vulnerability category: Directory traversal
Products affected by CVE-2012-4347
- cpe:2.3:a:symantec:messaging_gateway:9.5.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:symantec:messaging_gateway:9.5.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:symantec:messaging_gateway:9.5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:symantec:messaging_gateway:9.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:symantec:messaging_gateway:9.5.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2012-4347
89.98%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 99 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
Metasploit modules for CVE-2012-4347
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Symantec Messaging Gateway 9.5 Log File Download Vulnerability
Disclosure Date: 2012-11-30First seen: 2020-04-26auxiliary/scanner/http/symantec_brightmail_logfileThis module will download a file of your choice against Symantec Messaging Gateway. This is possible by exploiting a directory traversal vulnerability when handling the 'logFile' parameter, which will load an arbitrary file as an attachment. Note that authenticat
CVSS scores for CVE-2012-4347
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
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5.0
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MEDIUM | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N |
10.0
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2.9
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NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2012-4347
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The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2012-4347
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/56789
Symantec Messaging Gateway Arbitrary File Download VulnerabilitiesExploit
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http://www.symantec.com/security_response/securityupdates/detail.jsp?fid=security_advisory&pvid=security_advisory&year=2012&suid=20120827_00
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