CVE-2012-4253: Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in MySQLDumper 1.24.4 allow remote attackers to read arbitrary fi

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CVE-2012-4253 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting mysqldumper. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in MySQLDumper 1.24.4 allow remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the (1) language parameter to learn/cubemail/install.php or (2) f parameter learn/cubemail/filemanagement.php, or execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the (3) config parameter to learn/cubemail/menu.php.

Why this priority

EPSS top 5%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference
On your watchlist

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.3 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	8.5% (top 5%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22
Published	2012-08-13
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: mysqldumper

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2012-08-13 18:55 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:44 UTCUpdated Record last modified

mysqldumper mysqldumper DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.24.4

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.24.4

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy mysqldumper || rpm -q mysqldumper || mysqldumper --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.24.4 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison mysqldumper sudo apt install mysqldumper=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.24.4> sudo apt-mark hold mysqldumper

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list mysqldumper sudo dnf downgrade mysqldumper-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.24.4> sudo dnf versionlock add mysqldumper

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: MySQLDumper 1.24.4 - 'install.php?language' Traversal Arbitrary File Access
Exploit-DB: MySQLDumper 1.24.4 - 'filemanagement.php?f' Traversal Arbitrary File Access
Nuclei scan template: MySQLDumper 1.24.4 - Directory Traversal

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2012-4253?

mysqldumper: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2012-4253 being exploited?

CVE-2012-4253 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2012-4253 affect?

CVE-2012-4253 affects mysqldumper. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in MySQLDumper 1.24.4 allow remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the (1) language parameter to learn/cubemail/install.php or (2) f parameter learn/cubemail/filemanagemen

How urgent is CVE-2012-4253?

Priority 49/100. EPSS top 5%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference; On your watchlist

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