Vulnerability Description
Directory traversal vulnerability in the partition2 function in mochiweb_util.erl in MochiWeb before 2.4.0, as used in Apache CouchDB before 1.0.4, 1.1.x before 1.1.2, and 1.2.x before 1.2.1, allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a ..\ (dot dot backslash) in the default URI.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apache | Couchdb | <= 1.0.3 |
| Mochiweb Project | Mochiweb | <= 2.3.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2013/Jan/81
- http://secunia.com/advisories/51765
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/57313
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/81240
- https://github.com/melkote/mochiweb/commit/ac2bfExploitPatch
- https://github.com/mochi/mochiweb/issues/92
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2013/Jan/81
- http://secunia.com/advisories/51765
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/57313
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/81240
- https://github.com/melkote/mochiweb/commit/ac2bfExploitPatch
- https://github.com/mochi/mochiweb/issues/92
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-5641?
CVE-2012-5641 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). Directory traversal vulnerability in the partition2 function in mochiweb_util.erl in MochiWeb before 2.4.0, as used in Apache CouchDB before 1.0.4, 1.1.x before 1.1.2, and 1.2.x before 1.2.1, allows r...
How severe is CVE-2012-5641?
CVE-2012-5641 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2012-5641?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apache Couchdb, Mochiweb Project Mochiweb.