CVE-2012-1933
CWE-94Published: August 27, 2012· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
Official Description
Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in Newscoop 3.5.x before 3.5.5 and 4 before RC4, when register_globals is enabled, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the GLOBALS[g_campsiteDir] parameter to (1) include/phorum_load.php, (2) conf/install_conf.php, or (3) conf/liveuser_configuration.php.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2012-1933 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists for CVE-2012-1933. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2012-1933 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts