CVE-2012-5223 describes a critical remote PHP code injection vulnerability in vBSEO versions 3.5.0 through 3.6.0. Attackers can exploit a flaw in the proc_deutf function by injecting arbitrary PHP code through "complex curly syntax" within the char_repl parameter, which is then evaluated by preg_replace. This vulnerability carries a high CVSS score of 7.5, indicating a network-based attack with low complexity and potential for complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While not listed on CISA's KEV, a Metasploit module and ExploitDB entry confirm the availability of exploit code, yet there is minimal community discussion or media coverage surrounding this CVE.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 3.6.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:crawlability:vbseo:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
2.0.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:crawlability:vbseo:2.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
2.1.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:crawlability:vbseo:2.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
2.1.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:crawlability:vbseo:2.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
2.2.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:crawlability:vbseo:2.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
The average CVE in this peer group has 0.0 Twitter, 0.0 Reddit, 0.1 Bluesky, 0.1 Mastodon, and 0.4 GitHub mentions.
No media coverage found for this CVE.
The average CVE in this peer group has 0.1 InfoSec Media, 0.0 Vendor Blog, and 0.0 Security Researcher mentions.
Remediation records are not available for this CVE.