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CVE-2012-4548

6.0 · MEDIUM

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…

Published Nov 11, 2012lars_hjemliEPSS 2.75%

Overview

CVE-2012-4548 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting lars_hjemli cgit. It was published on November 11, 2012 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.0 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.0, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical 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.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from lars_hjemli. Update cgit to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

VendorProductVersionsStatus
lars_hjemlicgit0Affected

References

Refgit.zx2c4.com/cgit/commit/?id=7ea35f9f8ecf61ab42be9947aae1176ab6e089bdReflists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2012-10/msg00021.htmlReflists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2012-10/msg00022.htmlReflists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2012-11/msg00003.htmlReflists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2012-11/msg00004.htmlRefsecunia.com/advisories/50734Refsecunia.com/advisories/51167Refsecunia.com/advisories/51222Refwww.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/10/28/1Refwww.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/10/28/2

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-4548?

CVE-2012-4548 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting lars_hjemli cgit. It was published on November 11, 2012 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.0 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2012-4548?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.0, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2012-4548?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from lars_hjemli. Update cgit to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2012-4548?

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