CVE-2012-3996: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2012-3996: TikiWiki CMS/Groupware 8.3 and earlier allows remote attackers to obtain the installation path via a direct...

TikiWiki CMS/Groupware 8.3 and earlier allows remote attackers to obtain the installation path via a direct request to (1) admin/include_calendar.php, (2) tiki-rss_error.php, or (3) tiki-watershed_service.php.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedSep 17, 2024, 02:16 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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CVE-2012-3996 is an information disclosure issue in TikiWiki CMS/Groupware 8.3 and earlier. A remote attacker may be able to learn the server installation path by directly requesting specific PHP files. This is usually lower business urgency by itself, but it can help attackers map the environment for later attacks. Exposure is limited to organizations still running TikiWiki CMS/Groupware 8.3 or earlier with the named PHP files reachable from untrusted networks. Internet-facing legacy TikiWiki sites are the most relevant review target. Handle during normal vulnerability management unless the affected site is internet-facing, sensitive, or already targeted. The main risk is environmental disclosure that may support broader attack planning, not standalone system takeover in the provided evidence. Mitigation focus: Inventory TikiWiki CMS/Groupware instances and identify versions 8.3 or earlier.; Review Tiki 8.4 release notes and current vendor guidance for remediation.; Upgrade or apply vendor-recommended fixes where legacy affected versions remain deployed..

Prepared: Jun 24, 2026, 12:34 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Jul 12, 2012, 19:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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