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CVE-2012-5223

7.5 · HIGH

The proc_deutf function in includes/functions_vbseocp_abstract.php in vBSEO 3.5.0, 3.5.1, 3.5.2, 3.6.0, and earlier allows remote attackers to insert and execute arbitrary PHP code via "complex cur…

Published Oct 1, 2012crawlabilityCWE-94EPSS 40.53%

Overview

CVE-2012-5223 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting crawlability vbseo. It was published on October 1, 2012 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The proc_deutf function in includes/functions_vbseocp_abstract.php in vBSEO 3.5.0, 3.5.1, 3.5.2, 3.6.0, and earlier allows remote attackers to insert and execute arbitrary PHP code via "complex curly syntax" in the char_repl parameter, which is inserted into a regular expression that is processed by the preg_replace function with the eval switch.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from crawlability. Update vbseo 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
crawlabilityvbseo0Affected

References

Refosvdb.org/78508Refsecunia.com/advisories/47699Refwww.exploit-db.com/exploits/18424Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/51647Refwww.vbseo.com/f5/vbseo-security-bulletin-all-supported-versions-patch-release-52783/Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/72689Refosvdb.org/78508Refsecunia.com/advisories/47699Refwww.exploit-db.com/exploits/18424Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/51647

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-5223?

CVE-2012-5223 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting crawlability vbseo. It was published on October 1, 2012 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2012-5223?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2012-5223?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from crawlability. Update vbseo 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-2012-5223?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2012-5223 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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