CVE-2012-4915: Directory traversal vulnerability in the Google Doc Embedder plugin before 2.5.4 for WordPress allows remote a

Q: How do I fix CVE-2012-4915?

google doc embedder: upgrade to newer than 2.5.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2012-4915 being exploited?

CVE-2012-4915 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2012-4915 affect?

CVE-2012-4915 affects google doc embedder. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). Directory traversal vulnerability in the Google Doc Embedder plugin before 2.5.4 for WordPress allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the file parameter to libs/pdf.php.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2012-4915?

Priority 47/100. EPSS top 1%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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MEDIUM 5.0UPGRADE

CVE-2012-4915 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting google doc embedder. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Directory traversal vulnerability in the Google Doc Embedder plugin before 2.5.4 for WordPress allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the file parameter to libs/pdf.php.

Why this priority

EPSS top 1%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.0 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	50.0% (top 1%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22
Published	2014-05-29
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): Flexera Software LLC · Vendor: davistribe

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2014-05-29 14:19 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:45 UTCUpdated Record last modified

davistribe google doc embedder UPGRADE

Affected: <= 2.5.3 · 2.0 · 2.1 · 2.2 · 2.2.1 · 2.2.2 · 2.2.3 · 2.3

Fixed in: newer than 2.5.3

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy google-doc-embedder || rpm -q google-doc-embedder || google-doc-embedder --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 2.5.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade google-doc-embedder

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade google-doc-embedder

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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: WordPress Plugin Google Document Embedder - Arbitrary File Disclosure (Metasploit)
Metasploit: WordPress Plugin Google Document Embedder Arbitrary File Disclosure

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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-2012-4915?

google doc embedder: upgrade to newer than 2.5.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2012-4915 being exploited?

CVE-2012-4915 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-2012-4915 affect?

CVE-2012-4915 affects google doc embedder. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). Directory traversal vulnerability in the Google Doc Embedder plugin before 2.5.4 for WordPress allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the file parameter to libs/pdf.php.

How urgent is CVE-2012-4915?

Priority 47/100. EPSS top 1%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

Software pages

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