CVE-2012-1259 SQL injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via vulnerable parameters in Scrutinizer NetFlow & sFlow Analyzer, 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-2012-1259?
CVE-2012-1259 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 9 Jan 2020. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in Plixer International Scrutinizer NetFlow & sFlow Analyzer 8.6.2.16204, and possibly other versions before 9.0.1.19899, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) addip parameter to cgi-bin/scrut_fa_exclusions.cgi, (2) getPermissionsAndPreferences parameter to cgi-bin/login.cgi, or (3) possibly certain parameters to d4d/alarms.php as demonstrated by the search_str parameter.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-1259?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Plixer Scrutinizer Netflow \& Sflow Analyzer.
How do I fix CVE-2012-1259?
No fix has been published for CVE-2012-1259 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-2012-1259 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2012-1259 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-pvc9-w2p3-hggj.