CVE-2012-2421: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2012-2421: Absolute path traversal vulnerability in the intu-help-qb (aka Intuit Help System Async Pluggable Protocol)...

Absolute path traversal vulnerability in the intu-help-qb (aka Intuit Help System Async Pluggable Protocol) handlers in HelpAsyncPluggableProtocol.dll in Intuit QuickBooks 2009 through 2012, when Internet Explorer is used, might allow remote attackers to read arbitrary files in ZIP archives via a full pathname in the URI.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 6, 2024, 19:34 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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This issue affects Intuit QuickBooks 2009 through 2012 when used with Internet Explorer. A web-delivered URI could cause the Intuit help protocol handler to read files inside ZIP archives by absolute path. The known impact is information disclosure, not code execution. Exposure is most likely on legacy Windows endpoints still running QuickBooks 2009, 2010, 2011, or 2012 with Internet Explorer able to invoke the Intuit help protocol handler. Treat this as a legacy software risk requiring cleanup or documented exception handling. It is not presented as actively exploited, but it can expose local business data on outdated accounting endpoints. Mitigation focus: Inventory endpoints for QuickBooks 2009 through 2012 installations.; Check Intuit and CERT guidance for vendor-supported remediation.; Retire or upgrade unsupported QuickBooks versions where business processes allow..

Prepared: Jun 24, 2026, 12:52 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Apr 25, 2012, 20:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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