CVE-2024-12900 FoxCMS Configuration File installdb.php code injection

Medium 5.3 Published 23 Dec 2024 Updated 24 Dec 2024

Remote attackers can inject code via the database password argument in FoxCMS installation files, potentially leading to full system compromise.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2024-12900?

CVE-2024-12900 is a medium-severity code injection vulnerability in FoxCMS, published on 23 Dec 2024. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in FoxCMS up to 1.2. Affected is an unknown function of the file /install/installdb.php of the component Configuration File Handler. The manipulation of the argument database password leads to code injection. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.

Weakness: CWE-94, CWE-74

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-12900?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Qianfox Foxcms.

How do I fix CVE-2024-12900?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-12900 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-2024-12900 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-12900 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-q495-wf8m-qxcf.