CVE-2012-3513 Missing authorization in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published Updated

Remote attackers can load configurations and create files in arbitrary directories via the logdir command in Munin CGI.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
Available

What is CVE-2012-3513?

CVE-2012-3513 is a critical missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 21 Nov 2012. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

munin-cgi-graph in Munin before 2.0.6, when running as a CGI module under Apache, allows remote attackers to load new configurations and create files in arbitrary directories via the logdir command.

Weakness: CWE-264

Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-3513?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Munin-Monitoring Munin.

How do I fix CVE-2012-3513?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.

Is CVE-2012-3513 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2012-3513 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2012-3513, GHSA-cfmj-pc5v-pwv8.

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