CVE-2012-4954: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2012-4954: The edit-profile page in Vanilla Forums before 2.1a32 allows remote authenticated users to modify arbitrary...

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.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 6, 2024, 20:50 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2012-4954 affects Vanilla Forums versions before 2.1a32. An authenticated user, positioned to tamper with traffic, could alter a UserID value on the edit-profile page and change profile settings for another user. Business risk depends on what profile settings are exposed and whether legacy Vanilla Forums is still deployed. Exposure is most likely limited to legacy Vanilla Forums deployments older than 2.1a32, especially where authenticated sessions can be intercepted or modified. The provided affected-product metadata is incomplete. Treat as a targeted legacy-platform risk, not an emergency, unless an affected Vanilla Forums instance is internet-facing, business-critical, or handles privileged user profiles. Confirm exposure first. Mitigation focus: Identify any Vanilla Forums deployments and their exact versions.; Prioritize upgrades for installations older than 2.1a32 after checking vendor guidance.; Enforce HTTPS and secure session handling for forum administration and profile pages..

Prepared: Jun 24, 2026, 12:04 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Nov 15, 2012, 11:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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vanilla-forums-parameter-sec-bypass(80000)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF

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