CVE-2012-2239: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2012-2239: Mahara 1.4.x before 1.4.4 and 1.5.x before 1.5.3 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files or create...

Mahara 1.4.x before 1.4.4 and 1.5.x before 1.5.3 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files or create TCP connections via an XML external entity (XXE) injection attack, as demonstrated by reading config.php.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 6, 2024, 19:26 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2012-2239 affects older Mahara releases and lets a remote attacker abuse XML processing to read server files or make outbound TCP connections. The public description specifically demonstrates reading config.php, which could expose database credentials or application secrets. No source in the bundle shows active exploitation. Exposure is likely limited to internet-facing or internally reachable Mahara deployments running 1.4.x before 1.4.4 or 1.5.x before 1.5.3. Debian-packaged Mahara deployments may also be relevant because Debian issued DSA-2591. Treat this as a high-priority legacy exposure issue if Mahara is still deployed. The main business risk is compromise of application secrets through file disclosure, potentially leading to broader account or database access. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Mahara 1.4.x to 1.4.4 or later.; Upgrade Mahara 1.5.x to 1.5.3 or later.; Apply relevant Debian security updates from DSA-2591 where applicable..

Prepared: Jun 24, 2026, 12:04 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Nov 24, 2012, 20:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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https://bugs.launchpad.net/mahara/+bug/1047111CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
https://mahara.org/interaction/forum/topic.php?id=4869CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM

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