CVE-2012-4234 : Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the group moderation screen in the c

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the group moderation screen in the control center (control.php) in Phorum before 5.2.19 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the group parameter.

Published 2014-09-04 14:55:10

Updated 2025-04-12 10:46:41

Source MITRE

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Vulnerability category: Cross site scripting (XSS)

Products affected by CVE-2012-4234

Phorum » Phorum
Versions up to, including, (<=) 5.2.18
cpe:2.3:a:phorum:phorum:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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Phorum » Phorum » Version: 5.2.1
cpe:2.3:a:phorum:phorum:5.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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Phorum » Phorum » Version: 5.2
cpe:2.3:a:phorum:phorum:5.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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Phorum » Phorum » Version: 5.2.10 Update RC1
cpe:2.3:a:phorum:phorum:5.2.10:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:*
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Phorum » Phorum » Version: 5.2.11
cpe:2.3:a:phorum:phorum:5.2.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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Phorum » Phorum » Version: 5.2.10
cpe:2.3:a:phorum:phorum:5.2.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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Phorum » Phorum » Version: 5.2.13
cpe:2.3:a:phorum:phorum:5.2.13:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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Phorum » Phorum » Version: 5.2.12
cpe:2.3:a:phorum:phorum:5.2.12:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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Phorum » Phorum » Version: 5.2.14
cpe:2.3:a:phorum:phorum:5.2.14:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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Phorum » Phorum » Version: 5.2.15
cpe:2.3:a:phorum:phorum:5.2.15:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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Phorum » Phorum » Version: 5.2.16
cpe:2.3:a:phorum:phorum:5.2.16:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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Phorum » Phorum » Version: 5.2.15 Update A
cpe:2.3:a:phorum:phorum:5.2.15:a:*:*:*:*:*:*
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Phorum » Phorum » Version: 5.2.12 Update A
cpe:2.3:a:phorum:phorum:5.2.12:a:*:*:*:*:*:*
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Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2012-4234

EPSS FAQ

7.87%

Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days EPSS Score History

~ 92 %

Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less

CVSS scores for CVE-2012-4234

Base Score	Base Severity	CVSS Vector	Exploitability Score	Impact Score	Score Source	First Seen
4.3	MEDIUM	AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N	8.6	2.9	NIST
Access Vector: Network Access Complexity: Medium Authentication: None Confidentiality Impact: None Integrity Impact: Partial Availability Impact: None

CWE ids for CVE-2012-4234

CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')

The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users.

Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)

References for CVE-2012-4234

http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2012-08/0189.html

Exploit
http://www.phorum.org/phorum5/read.php?64%2C151943

CVEs referencing this url
http://secunia.com/advisories/50445

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CVEs referencing this url
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/55275

Phorum Multiple Cross Site Scripting Vulnerabilities
Exploit
https://www.htbridge.com/advisory/HTB23109

Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) in Phorum - HTB23109 Security Advisory | ImmuniWeb
Exploit
http://packetstormsecurity.org/files/116057/Phorum-5.2.18-Cross-Site-Scripting.html

Phorum 5.2.18 Cross Site Scripting ≈ Packet Storm
Exploit
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/78124

Phorum group cross-site scripting CVE-2012-4234 Vulnerability Report
http://www.phorum.org/phorum5/read.php?64,151943

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Vulnerability Details : CVE-2012-4234

Products affected by CVE-2012-4234

Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2012-4234

CVSS scores for CVE-2012-4234

CWE ids for CVE-2012-4234

References for CVE-2012-4234