CVE-2012-0939 SQL injection in n/a

Medium 6.5 Published Updated

Authenticated users with view permissions can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the req_spec_id parameter in TestLink.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2012-0939?

CVE-2012-0939 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 14 Aug 2014. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in TestLink 1.8.5b and earlier allow remote authenticated users with the Requirement view permission to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the req_spec_id parameter to (1) reqSpecAnalyse.php, (2) reqSpecPrint.php, or (3) reqSpecView.php in requirements/. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-0939?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Testlink Testlink.

How do I fix CVE-2012-0939?

No fix has been published for CVE-2012-0939 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

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-2012-0939 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2012-0939 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-3p4f-49f4-vm6q.

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