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5.0

EMC Data Protection Advisor Web UI can expose any file

CVE-2012-4616 · published 13 years ago
Summary

Versions 5.6 through 5.8 of EMC Data Protection Advisor allow a remote user to trick the web interface into revealing files stored on the server. This could let an attacker view sensitive configuration or personal data. Apply the latest security patches or upgrade to a protected release as soon as possible.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
emc data_protection_advisor 5.6
5.7
5.8
cpe:2.3:a:emc:data_protection_advisor:5.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
Directory traversal vulnerability in the Web UI in EMC Data Protection Advisor (DPA) 5.6 through SP1, 5.7 through SP1, and 5.8 through SP4 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via unspec...
Directory traversal vulnerability in the Web UI in EMC Data Protection Advisor (DPA) 5.6 through SP1, 5.7 through SP1, and 5.8 through SP4 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via unspecified vectors.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 14 days
Internal 60 days
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Can be exploited automatically (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)
Severity
5.0 Medium
Exploitation
2% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-22Path Traversal
Timeline
Published26 Dec 2012
Updated3 Nov 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2012-4616 · NVD
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