CVE-2012-5224 Code injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL parameter in the vBadvanced CMPS plugin, requiring immediate patching.
- 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-2012-5224?
CVE-2012-5224 is a high-severity code injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 1 Oct 2012. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in vb/includes/vba_cmps_include_bottom.php in vBadvanced CMPS 3.2.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the pages[template] parameter.
Weakness: CWE-94
Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-5224?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Vbadvanced Vbadvanced Cmps.
How do I fix CVE-2012-5224?
No fix has been published for CVE-2012-5224 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-2012-5224 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2012-5224 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-cfp3-8x6x-294c.