CVE-2012-0878

MediumCVSS 5.1/10Last modified Jun 16, 2026

Description

Paste Script 1.7.5 and earlier does not properly set group memberships during execution with root privileges, which might allow remote attackers to bypass intended file-access restrictions by leveraging a web application that uses the local filesystem.

Metrics

CVSS 2.0 5.1/10AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

Weakness enumeration

Affected software

No affected versions have been published.

Timeline

Published
May 1, 2012
Last modified
Jun 16, 2026
NVD status
Modified

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CVE-2012-0878: Medium severity, CVSS 5.1 | Vulnix