CVE-2012-1207: Forkcms/forkcms Path Traversal Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-4x28-j85r-668q
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CWE-22
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2012-1207 is a MODERATE path traversal vulnerability (CWE-22: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')) affecting Forkcms/forkcms libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves forkcms directory traversal vulnerability. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 3.2.5.

CVE-2012-1207 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2012-1207
GHSA Identifier GHSA-4x28-j85r-668q
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-22: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
Affected Product Forkcms/forkcms
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2012-1207

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Forkcms/forkcms dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

forkcms/forkcms fixed: 3.2.5 
Upgrade forkcms/forkcms to 3.2.5
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

inspect dependencies for forkcms/forkcms

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2012-1207, inspect your project dependencies for Forkcms/forkcms:

inspect dependencies for forkcms/forkcms

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Forkcms/forkcms in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 3.2.5), your application is affected.

Note: Verify declared build manifests and deployed runtime container environments.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-22: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal'), where the product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory. In Forkcms/forkcms, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

Directory traversal vulnerability in `frontend/core/engine/javascript.php` in Fork CMS 3.2.4 and possibly other versions before 3.2.5 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a `..` (dot dot) in the module parameter to `frontend/js.php`.

CVE-2012-1207 Affected Forkcms/forkcms Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
3.2.5
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
forkcms/forkcms
 Packagist
< 3.2.5
3.2.5

References

NVD — CVE-2012-1207 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2012-1207
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/forkcms/forkcms/commit/a9986b86c53de0582248b39605660fbba0c21a29
exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/731... WEB
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/73169
Forkcms/forkcms Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/forkcms/forkcms
Forkcms/forkcms Security Information SECURITY
https://web.archive.org/web/20120401204340/http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/51972
Forkcms/forkcms Security Information SECURITY
http://packetstormsecurity.org/files/109709/Fork-CMS-3.2.4-Cross-Site-Scripting-Local-File-Inclusion.html
www.fork-cms.com/blog/detail/fork-cm... WEB
http://www.fork-cms.com/blog/detail/fork-cms-3-2-5-released

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-1207?
CVE-2012-1207 is a security vulnerability in Forkcms/forkcms involving ForkCMS Directory Traversal vulnerability under CWE-22: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal').
Which Forkcms/forkcms versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 3.2.5 across affected packages: forkcms/forkcms.
What version fixes CVE-2012-1207?
Upgrading to 3.2.5 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is forkcms/forkcms affected?
Yes, forkcms/forkcms is affected in releases prior to 3.2.5. Upgrade your dependency to 3.2.5 or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2012-1207?
CVE-2012-1207 is classified under CWE-22: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') (The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory.).
How can I check Packagist dependencies for CVE-2012-1207?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for forkcms/forkcms'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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