6.0
MEDIUM
CVE-2012-4548
"Cgit Syntax Highlighting Argument Injection Vulnerability"
Description

Argument injection vulnerability in syntax-highlighting.sh in cgit 9.0.3 and earlier allows remote authenticated users with permissions to add files to execute arbitrary commands via the --plug-in argument to the highlight command.

INFO

Published Date :

Nov. 11, 2012, 1 p.m.

Last Modified :

Nov. 21, 2024, 1:43 a.m.

Remotely Exploitable :

Yes !

Impact Score :

6.4

Exploitability Score :

6.8
Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2012-4548 vulnerability. Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the products that are affected, the information is not represented in the table below.

ID Vendor Product Action
1 Lars_hjemli cgit
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to CVE-2012-4548.

URL Resource
http://git.zx2c4.com/cgit/commit/?id=7ea35f9f8ecf61ab42be9947aae1176ab6e089bd
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2012-10/msg00021.html
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2012-10/msg00022.html
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2012-11/msg00003.html
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2012-11/msg00004.html
http://secunia.com/advisories/50734 Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/51167 Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/51222
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/10/28/1
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/10/28/2
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/56315
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=870713
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/79665
http://git.zx2c4.com/cgit/commit/?id=7ea35f9f8ecf61ab42be9947aae1176ab6e089bd
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2012-10/msg00021.html
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2012-10/msg00022.html
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2012-11/msg00003.html
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2012-11/msg00004.html
http://secunia.com/advisories/50734 Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/51167 Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/51222
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/10/28/1
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/10/28/2
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/56315
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=870713
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/79665

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The following table lists the changes that have been made to the CVE-2012-4548 vulnerability over time.

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  • CVE Modified by af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

    Nov. 21, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Reference http://git.zx2c4.com/cgit/commit/?id=7ea35f9f8ecf61ab42be9947aae1176ab6e089bd
    Added Reference http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2012-10/msg00021.html
    Added Reference http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2012-10/msg00022.html
    Added Reference http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2012-11/msg00003.html
    Added Reference http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2012-11/msg00004.html
    Added Reference http://secunia.com/advisories/50734
    Added Reference http://secunia.com/advisories/51167
    Added Reference http://secunia.com/advisories/51222
    Added Reference http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/10/28/1
    Added Reference http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/10/28/2
    Added Reference http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/56315
    Added Reference https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=870713
    Added Reference https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/79665
  • CVE Modified by [email protected]

    May. 14, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
  • CVE Modified by [email protected]

    Aug. 29, 2017

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Removed Reference http://xforce.iss.net/xforce/xfdb/79665 [No Types Assigned]
    Added Reference https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/79665 [No Types Assigned]
  • Initial Analysis by [email protected]

    Nov. 12, 2012

    Action Type Old Value New Value
EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days. Following chart shows the EPSS score history of the vulnerability.
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

While CVE identifies specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2012-4548 is associated with the following CWEs:

Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)

Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC) stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2012-4548 weaknesses.

Exploit Prediction

EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days.

0.47 }} -0.20%

score

0.72843

percentile

CVSS2 - Vulnerability Scoring System
Access Vector
Access Complexity
Authentication
Confidentiality
Integrity
Availability