CVE-2012-2969: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2012-2969: Caucho Quercus, as distributed in Resin before 4.0.29, allows remote attackers to bypass intended restricti...

Caucho Quercus, as distributed in Resin before 4.0.29, allows remote attackers to bypass intended restrictions on filename extensions for created files via a %00 sequence in a pathname within an HTTP request.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedSep 17, 2024, 00:16 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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CVE-2012-2969 affects Caucho Quercus bundled with Resin before 4.0.29. A remote requester could use a null-byte sequence in a pathname to bypass intended filename-extension restrictions when files are created. Business urgency depends on whether legacy Resin/Quercus is still internet-exposed or used for upload/file-creation workflows. Likely exposure is limited to organizations still running Resin versions before 4.0.29 with Quercus enabled, especially where HTTP-accessible workflows create files and rely on filename-extension checks. Treat as a targeted legacy-platform risk. Prioritize quickly if Resin/Quercus is internet-facing or handles file creation; otherwise track through legacy asset remediation. Mitigation focus: Inventory Resin deployments and identify any versions before 4.0.29.; Upgrade affected Resin/Quercus deployments to 4.0.29 or a current supported release.; Review vendor advisories and changelog guidance before applying production changes..

Prepared: Jun 27, 2026, 17:28 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Aug 12, 2012, 16:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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