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Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component ('Injection')

CVE-2024-12900

Medium
5.3/10

Summary

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in FoxCMS up to 1.2. Affected is an unknown function of the file /install/installdb.php of the component Configuration File Handler. The manipulation of the argument database password leads to code injection. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.

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  • NETWORK
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  • UNCHANGED
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CWE-74 - Injection

Listed as the number one web application security risk on the 'OWASP Top Ten', injection attacks are widespread and dangerous, especially in legacy applications. Injection attacks are a class of vulnerabilities in which an attacker injects untrusted data into a web application that gets processed by an interpreter, altering the program's execution. This can result in data loss/theft, loss of data integrity, denial of service, and even compromising the entire system.

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