Debian apache2 2.2.16-6/2.2.22-1/2.22-3 mod_php cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in Debian apache2 2.2.16-6/2.2.22-1/2.22-3. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component mod_php. Such manipulation leads to cross site scripting. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2012-0216. The attack can be launched remotely. No exploit exists. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Debian apache2 2.2.16-6/2.2.22-1/2.22-3. It has been rated as critical. Affected by this issue is an unknown code block of the component mod_php. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a cross site scripting vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-80. The product receives input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special characters such as "<", ">", and "&" that could be interpreted as web-scripting elements when they are sent to a downstream component that processes web pages. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

The default configuration of the apache2 package in Debian GNU/Linux squeeze before 2.2.16-6+squeeze7, wheezy before 2.2.22-4, and sid before 2.2.22-4, when mod_php or mod_rivet is used, provides example scripts under the doc/ URI, which might allow local users to conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks, gain privileges, or obtain sensitive information via vectors involving localhost HTTP requests to the Apache HTTP Server.

The weakness was disclosed 04/22/2012 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at debian.org. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2012-0216. The attack needs to be approached locally. No form of authentication is required for exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1059.007.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 58754 (Debian DSA-2452-1 : apache2 - insecure default configuration), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Debian Local Security Checks.

Upgrading to version 2.2.16-6 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (75211), Tenable (58754) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-36228†). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Cross site scripting
CWE: CWE-80 / CWE-74 / CWE-707
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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Nessus ID: 58754
Nessus Name: Debian DSA-2452-1 : apache2 - insecure default configuration
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OpenVAS ID: 71256
OpenVAS Name: Debian Security Advisory DSA 2452-1 (apache2)
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: apache2 2.2.16-6

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12/14/2011 🔍
04/16/2012 +124 days 🔍
04/22/2012 +6 days 🔍
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09/24/2012 +155 days 🔍
03/23/2015 +910 days 🔍
04/30/2025 +3690 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: debian.org

Advisory: DSA-2452
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2012-0216 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2012-0216
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-60632

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X-Force: 75211
SecurityFocus: 73851
Vulnerability Center: 36228 - Debian Linux Apache2 Package Default Configuration Allows Local Security Bypass, Medium

Entryinfo

Created: 03/23/2015 16:50
Updated: 04/30/2025 01:13
Changes: 03/23/2015 16:50 (57), 04/17/2017 11:20 (8), 12/01/2021 11:53 (4), 12/01/2021 12:01 (1), 12/01/2021 12:09 (3), 04/30/2025 01:13 (17)
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