PatchTheCVECVE-2012-1203: Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in starnet/index.php in SyndeoCMS 3.0 and earlier allows remot
CVE-2012-1203 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.8) affecting syndeocms. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in starnet/index.php in SyndeoCMS 3.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to hijack the authentication of administrators for requests that add user accounts via a save_user action.
Why this priority
- Public exploit reference
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 6.8 (Medium) |
| EPSS exploit chance | 1.1% (top 35%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-352 |
| Published | 2014-12-28 |
| 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: SyndeoCMS 3.0 - Cross-Site Request Forgery
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-2012-1203?
syndeocms: upgrade to newer than 3.0.00. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2012-1203 being exploited?
CVE-2012-1203 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-2012-1203 affect?
CVE-2012-1203 affects syndeocms. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.8). Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in starnet/index.php in SyndeoCMS 3.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to hijack the authentication of administrators for requests that add user accounts via a save_user action.
How urgent is CVE-2012-1203?
Priority 45/100. Public exploit reference