CVE-2012-5692

Unspecified vulnerability in admin/sources/base/core.php in Invision Power Board (aka IPB or IP.Board) 3.1.x through 3.3.x has unknown impact and remote attack…

published October 31, 2012

CVSS
—
EPSS
26%
Percentile
98.0
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ An unspecified vulnerability in Invision Power Board could leave your admin controls wide open, like a vault with no lock! 🚪🔓 Think of this vulnerability as a hidden backdoor in a hotel; the building looks secure, but there's a secret passage that could let anyone sneak in after hours without a key. It operates quietly, so you might not even notice it's there until something goes wrong! While the exact impact remains a mystery, a remote attacker exploiting this vulnerability could potentially gain unauthorized access to sensitive admin functionalities. Imagine someone walking into your office and tampering with your most valuable files without anyone noticing!

Put simply

Think of this vulnerability as a hidden backdoor in a hotel; the building looks secure, but there's a secret passage that could let anyone sneak in after hours without a key. It operates quietly, so you might not even notice it's there until something goes wrong! This vulnerability resides in the core code of Invision Power Board, specifically in the admin panel, allowing for potential remote exploitation under unknown conditions. The lack of clear indicators makes it particularly concerning for site administrators.

What to do

While the exact impact remains a mystery, a remote attacker exploiting this vulnerability could potentially gain unauthorized access to sensitive admin functionalities. Imagine someone walking into your office and tampering with your most valuable files without anyone noticing! To mitigate this risk, apply all available security patches and updates for Invision Power Board, especially if you're running versions 3.1.x through 3.3.x. Regularly audit your application and monitor access logs for any suspicious activity. 🛡️ You've got this! Stay vigilant, follow these steps, and help keep your digital space secure! 💪✨

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.26049 · 98.0th percentile
Published
2012-10-31T10:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 31 OCT 10:00Z
    Unspecified vulnerability in admin/sources/base/core.php in Invision Power Board (aka IPB or IP.Board) 3.1.x through 3.3.x has unknown impact and remote attack…
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