CVE-2012-1209: Forkcms/forkcms Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-v3fg-x8jw-m974
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CWE-79
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2012-1209 is a MODERATE cross-site scripting vulnerability (CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')) affecting Forkcms/forkcms libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves fork cms xss via highlight parameter. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 3.2.5.

CVE-2012-1209 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2012-1209
GHSA Identifier GHSA-v3fg-x8jw-m974
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
Affected Product Forkcms/forkcms
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2012-1209

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-2012-1209, 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-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting'), where the product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users. 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

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in `backend/core/engine/base.php` in Fork CMS 3.2.4 and possibly other versions before 3.2.5 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the highlight parameter.

CVE-2012-1209 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-2012-1209 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2012-1209
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/forkcms/forkcms/commit/c8ec9c58a6b3c46cdd924532c1de99bcda6072ed
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/forkcms/forkcms/commit/df75e0797a6540c4d656969a2e7df7689603b2cf
exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/733... WEB
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/73393
Forkcms/forkcms Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/forkcms/forkcms
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-2012-1209?
CVE-2012-1209 is a security vulnerability in Forkcms/forkcms involving Fork CMS XSS via Highlight Parameter under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting').
Which Forkcms/forkcms versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 3.2.5 across affected packages: forkcms/forkcms.
What version fixes CVE-2012-1209?
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-2012-1209?
CVE-2012-1209 is classified under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') (The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users.).
How can I check Packagist dependencies for CVE-2012-1209?
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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