CVE-2011-4460 SQL injection in n/a

Medium 6.5 Published 4 Jun 2012 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Authenticated privileged users can execute arbitrary SQL commands in RT, potentially compromising database integrity and confidentiality.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: An administrator
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: Available

What is CVE-2011-4460?

CVE-2011-4460 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 4 Jun 2012. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.

Official description

SQL injection vulnerability in Best Practical Solutions RT 2.x and 3.x before 3.8.12 and 4.x before 4.0.6 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary SQL commands by leveraging access to a privileged account.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2011-4460?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Bestpractical Rt.

How do I fix CVE-2011-4460?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Use parameterised queries everywhere and never build SQL by joining strings. Upgrade affected software first; a web application firewall only buys time. More about SQL injection.

Is CVE-2011-4460 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2011-4460 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2011-4460, GHSA-m7h5-crh5-vmfc.