CVE-2012-0981 json
Directory traversal vulnerability in phpShowtime 2.0 allows remote attackers to list arbitrary directories and image files via a .. (dot do…
published 2012-02-02 14 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2012-1004
- cvss
- 5.0
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 9.4%
- EPSS 9.4% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 95%
- public exploits
- 1
- Exploit-DB, plus a Nuclei check
Summary
Directory traversal vulnerability in phpShowtime 2.0 allows remote attackers to list arbitrary directories and image files via a .. (dot dot) in the r parameter to index.php. NOTE: Some of these details are obtained from third party information.
Timeline
- First public exploit (EDB-18435)
- Published
Exploit prediction
9.38% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 95% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-09).
Exploits and checks
- EDB-18435 phpShowtime - Directory Traversal webapps, 2012-01-31
- Nuclei template phpShowtime 2.0 - Directory Traversal nuclei detection template
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 5.0 | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N |
Classification
- Weakness
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- CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory
References
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exploit-db.com
/exploits/18435
exploit
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secunia.com
/advisories/47802
third-party-advisory, vendor-advisory
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exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/72824
vdb-entry
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2012-0981
- NVD CVE-2012-0981
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