CVE-2012-1124 SQL injection in phxEventManager
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the search_terms parameter in phxEventManager, potentially compromising database integrity and confidentiality.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2012-1124?
CVE-2012-1124 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in phxEventManager, published on 11 Feb 2020. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
SQL injection vulnerability in search.php in phxEventManager 2.0 beta 5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the search_terms parameter.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-1124?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Phxeventmanager Project Phxeventmanager.
How do I fix CVE-2012-1124?
No fix has been published for CVE-2012-1124 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-2012-1124 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2012-1124 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-mxgh-5jwq-j46g.