CVE-2011-4962

Public Exploit

Description

code/sitefeatures/PageCommentInterface.php in SilverStripe 2.4.x before 2.4.6 might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted cookie in a user comment submission, which is not properly handled when it is deserialized.

Category

6.8
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 2.69% Top 15%
Vendor Advisory silverstripe.org
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/04/30/1 mailing list patch
https://github.com/silverstripe/silverstripe-cms/commit/d15e850 patch exploit
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/04/30/3 mailing list
http://doc.silverstripe.org/framework/en/trunk/changelogs/2.4.6 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2011-4962?
CVE-2011-4962 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2011-4962?
To fix CVE-2011-4962, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2011-4962 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2011-4962 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~3% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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