CVE-2012-4901

Template CMS < 2.1.1 - Cross-Site Scripting via themes_editor Parameter

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2012-4901. PoCs published by High-Tech Bridge SA.

AI-analyzed exploit summary The exploit demonstrates Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) and Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerabilities in Template CMS 2.1.1. It includes PoC code for executing arbitrary JavaScript in an admin's session and performing unauthorized actions like adding a new admin or injecting PHP code.

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Template CMS 2.1.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the themes_editor parameter in an add_template action to admin/index.php.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC
by High-Tech Bridge SA · textwebappsphp
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/21742

The exploit demonstrates Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) and Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerabilities in Template CMS 2.1.1. It includes PoC code for executing arbitrary JavaScript in an admin's session and performing unauthorized actions like adding a new admin or injecting PHP code.

Classification
Working Poc 100%
Attack Type
Xss
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Template CMS 2.1.1
Auth required
Prerequisites: Admin session active · Victim must visit malicious page
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (4)

Core 4
Core References
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_osvdb
http://osvdb.org/85895
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/55766
Exploit, Third Party Advisory exploit x_refsource_exploit-db
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/21742/

Scores

EPSS 0.0205
EPSS Percentile 78.6%

Details

CWE
CWE-79
Status published
Products (1)
template_cms_project/template_cms < 2.1.1
Published May 20, 2015
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026