CVE-2012-1022 SQL injection in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers with admin privileges can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the cat_parent_id parameter in the addcat action.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
An administrator
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2012-1022?

CVE-2012-1022 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 8 Feb 2012. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.

Official description

SQL injection vulnerability in admin/categories.php in 4images 1.7.10 remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the cat_parent_id parameter in an addcat action.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-1022?

It affects 1 product.

Products include 4homepages 4images.

How do I fix CVE-2012-1022?

No fix has been published for CVE-2012-1022 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-2012-1022 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2012-1022 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-7985-8hqh-8j5p.

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