PatchTheCVECVE-2012-0699: Multiple cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerabilities in Family Connections CMS (aka FCMS) 2.9 and earlie
CVE-2012-0699 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting family connections cms. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Multiple cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerabilities in Family Connections CMS (aka FCMS) 2.9 and earlier allow remote attackers to hijack the authentication of arbitrary users for requests that (1) add news via an add action to familynews.php or (2) add a prayer via an add action to prayers.php.
Why this priority
- High severity
- Public exploit reference
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 8.8 (High) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | Required |
| EPSS exploit chance | 3.6% (top 11%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-352 |
| Published | 2018-01-11 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-16 |
Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Public exploits and detection
Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.
- Exploit-DB: Family CMS 2.7.2 - Multiple Persistent Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerabilities
- Exploit-DB: Family CMS 2.9 - Multiple Vulnerabilities
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2012-0699?
family connections cms: upgrade to newer than 2.9.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2012-0699 being exploited?
CVE-2012-0699 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2012-0699 affect?
CVE-2012-0699 affects family connections cms. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). Multiple cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerabilities in Family Connections CMS (aka FCMS) 2.9 and earlier allow remote attackers to hijack the authentication of arbitrary users for requests that (1) add news via an add action to famil
How urgent is CVE-2012-0699?
Priority 58/100. High severity; Public exploit reference