CVE-2012-2332 SQL injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via a crafted parameter in the admin interface, potentially compromising database integrity.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2012-2332?
CVE-2012-2332 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in S9y Serendipity, published on 13 Aug 2012. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
SQL injection vulnerability in serendipity/serendipity_admin.php in Serendipity before 1.6.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the serendipity[plugin_to_conf] parameter. NOTE: this issue might be resultant from cross-site request forgery (CSRF).
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-2332?
It affects 1 product.
Products include S9y Serendipity.
How do I fix CVE-2012-2332?
No fix has been published for CVE-2012-2332 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-2012-2332 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2012-2332 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in S9y Serendipity
Sources
Also known as GHSA-v7hj-7rj4-x38f.