CVE-2012-1495 Code injection in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code in WebCalendar via the form_single_user_login parameter in the installation script.

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-2012-1495?

CVE-2012-1495 is a critical code injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 27 Jan 2020. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

install/index.php in WebCalendar before 1.2.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the form_single_user_login parameter.

Weakness: CWE-74

Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-1495?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Webcalendar Project Webcalendar.

How do I fix CVE-2012-1495?

No fix has been published for CVE-2012-1495 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-2012-1495 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2012-1495 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module, 2 Exploit-DB entries and 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-5whg-989c-xx4x.

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