CVE-2012-6141

Description

The App::Context module 0.01 through 0.968 for Perl does not properly use the Storable::thaw function, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted request to (1) App::Session::Cookie or (2) App::Session::HTMLHidden, which is not properly handled when it is deserialized.

Category

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 1.62% Top 20%
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2013/q2/318 mailing list
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/84198 vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2012-6141?
CVE-2012-6141 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2012-6141?
To fix CVE-2012-6141, 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-2012-6141 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2012-6141 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~2% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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