UNKNOWN CVSS 5.0
Published: 2012-03-19

CVE-2012-1790

webgrind_project webgrind Security Advisory (CVE-2012-1790)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2012-1790 impacting webgrind_project webgrind. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 5.0 (UNKNOWN).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
Absolute path traversal vulnerability in Webgrind 1.0 and 1.0.2 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a full pathname in the file parameter to index.php.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Network (AV:N)
Exploitable remotely across internet boundaries
Attack Complexity
Low (AC:L)
No specialized conditions required
Integrity
None (I:N)
No system modification impact
Availability
None (A:N)
No system availability impact

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product webgrind_project / webgrind
Affected Versions 1.0
Weakness Enumeration CWE-22

Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe

High-Intent Research Tool

Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2012-1790 impacting webgrind_project webgrind.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2012-1790.yaml
id: cve-2012-1790

info:
  name: webgrind_project webgrind - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: unknown
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2012-1790 affecting webgrind_project webgrind.
    Evaluation: Absolute path traversal vulnerability in Webgrind 1.0 and 1.0.2 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a full pathname in the file parame...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2012-1790
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N
    cvss-score: 5.0
    cve-id: CVE-2012-1790
    cwe-id: CWE-22
  tags: cve,cve-2012-1790,webgrind_project,webgrind,unknown

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "webgrind"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2012-1790.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2012-1790
# Target: webgrind_project webgrind | CVSS: 5.0 (UNKNOWN)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2012-1790 (webgrind_project webgrind)...")
    headers = {
        "User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
        "Accept": "*/*"
    }
    try:
        r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
        print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
        if r.status_code < 500:
            print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against webgrind_project webgrind scope (1.0).")
        return True
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
        return False

if __name__ == '__main__':
    url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
    verify_vulnerability(url)
🛡️ Quick Patch & Remediation Script (Bash) patch_cve-2012-1790.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2012-1790
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install webgrind 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade webgrind 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update webgrind

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i webgrind 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i webgrind

# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."

🛡️ Remediation & Security Action

  • Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
  • Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
  • Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Follow vendor-specific advisories for your operating system. CyberVault does not fabricate unsupported remediation scripts.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2012-1790 in webgrind_project webgrind?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update webgrind_project webgrind packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.

Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2012-1790?

No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.

What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2012-1790?

CVE-2012-1790 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 5.0 (UNKNOWN). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
5.0
UNKNOWN SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2012-1790
Weakness CWE-22
Vendor webgrind_project
Product webgrind
Published 2012-03-19
Vector AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N