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4.3

Qt before 4.8.4 may let attackers read local files

CVE-2012-5624 · published 13 years ago
Summary

The web‑request component in Qt versions earlier than 4.8.4 can be tricked into following a link that points to a file on the local computer. An attacker who can intercept network traffic could cause a Qt‑based application to open and expose private files. Update Qt to version 4.8.4 or later, and apply any available patches from your Linux distribution.

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
qt qt 1.44
1.45
2.0.0
2.0.1
2.0.2
1.41
1.42
1.43
3.3.0
3.3.1
3.3.2
3.3.3
44 more version ranges
cpe:2.3:a:qt:qt:1.44:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
digia qt <= 4.8.3
cpe:2.3:a:digia:qt:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
canonical ubuntu_linux 10.04
11.10
12.04
12.10
cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:10.04:-:lts:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
The XMLHttpRequest object in Qt before 4.8.4 enables http redirection to the file scheme, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to force the read of arbitrary local files and possibly obtain sen...
The XMLHttpRequest object in Qt before 4.8.4 enables http redirection to the file scheme, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to force the read of arbitrary local files and possibly obtain sensitive information via a file: URL to a QML application.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 60 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)
Severity
4.3 Medium
Exploitation
2% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-200Information Exposure
Timeline
Published24 Feb 2013
Updated3 Nov 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2012-5624 · NVD
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