CVE-2012-4954

CVE-2012-4954 is a low-severity vulnerability in Vanillaforums Vanilla with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-264.

Key facts

Description

The edit-profile page in Vanilla Forums before 2.1a32 allows remote authenticated users to modify arbitrary profile settings by replacing the UserID value during a man-in-the-middle attack, related to a "parameter manipulation" issue.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-4954?
The edit-profile page in Vanilla Forums before 2.1a32 allows remote authenticated users to modify arbitrary profile settings by replacing the UserID value during a man-in-the-middle attack, related to a "parameter manipulation" issue.
How severe is CVE-2012-4954?
CVE-2012-4954 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2012-4954 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-4954?
CVE-2012-4954 primarily affects Vanillaforums Vanilla. In total, 41 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-4954?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-4954 published?
CVE-2012-4954 was published on 2012-11-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (41)

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