CVE-2012-0297 Code injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code on Symantec Web Gateway by exploiting insufficient access restrictions in the management GUI.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2012-0297?
CVE-2012-0297 is a critical code injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 21 May 2012. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The management GUI in Symantec Web Gateway 5.0.x before 5.0.3 does not properly restrict access to application scripts, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by (1) injecting crafted data or (2) including crafted data.
Weakness: CWE-264
Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-0297?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Symantec Web Gateway.
How do I fix CVE-2012-0297?
No fix has been published for CVE-2012-0297 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.
Is CVE-2012-0297 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2012-0297 exists.
Public exploit code: 2 Metasploit modules and 4 Exploit-DB entries.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-ww7c-5x66-rfwr.