CVE-2012-4742 Code injection in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code on PacketFence servers via unspecified vectors in the web registration function.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not stated
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2012-4742?

CVE-2012-4742 is a high-severity code injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 31 Aug 2012. It can be exploited over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The web_node_register function in web.pm in PacketFence before 3.0.2 might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-4742?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Packetfence Packetfence.

How do I fix CVE-2012-4742?

No fix has been published for CVE-2012-4742 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-2012-4742 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2012-4742 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-5j42-43m8-5xcg.

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