Crawlability vbseo up to 3.6.0 preg_replace char_repl code injection

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as critical has been detected in Crawlability vbseo up to 3.6.0. This vulnerability affects the function preg_replace. Performing a manipulation of the argument char_repl results in code injection. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2012-5223. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. Furthermore, an exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Crawlability vbseo up to 3.6.0. This affects the function preg_replace. The manipulation of the argument char_repl with an unknown input leads to a code injection vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-94. The product constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

The proc_deutf function in includes/functions_vbseocp_abstract.php in vBSEO 3.5.0, 3.5.1, 3.5.2, 3.6.0, and earlier allows remote attackers to insert and execute arbitrary PHP code via "complex curly syntax" in the char_repl parameter, which is inserted into a regular expression that is processed by the preg_replace function with the eval switch.

The weakness was published 10/01/2012 (Website). The advisory is shared at vbseo.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2012-5223 since 10/01/2012. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details and a public exploit are known. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1059 for this issue.

The exploit is shared for download at exploit-db.com. It is declared as highly functional.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (72689), SecurityFocus (BID 51647†), OSVDB (78508†) and Secunia (SA47699†). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.1

VulDB Base Score: 7.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Code injection
CWE: CWE-94 / CWE-74 / CWE-707
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Access: Public
Status: Highly functional
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OpenVAS ID: 103405
OpenVAS Name: vBSEO proc_deutf() Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
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D2Sec: vBSEO 3.6.0 RCE

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Recommended: no mitigation known
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01/24/2012 🔍
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10/01/2012 +251 days 🔍
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03/24/2015 +904 days 🔍
05/26/2025 +3716 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: vbseo.com
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2012-5223 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2012-5223
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-62505
X-Force: 72689
SecurityFocus: 51647 - vBSEO 'proc_deutf()' Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Secunia: 47699 - vBSEO "proc_deutf()" Code Execution Vulnerability, Highly Critical
OSVDB: 78508

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 03/24/2015 12:22
Updated: 05/26/2025 06:09
Changes: 03/24/2015 12:22 (51), 01/29/2018 16:09 (9), 12/14/2021 15:28 (8), 05/26/2025 06:09 (19)
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Cache ID: 216::103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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