CVE-2012-2574 SQL injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands in the Symantec Web Gateway management console, potentially compromising data integrity and confidentiality.
- 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-2012-2574?
CVE-2012-2574 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 23 Jul 2012. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.
Official description
SQL injection vulnerability in the management console in Symantec Web Gateway 5.0.x before 5.0.3.18 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via unspecified vectors, related to a "blind SQL injection" issue.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-2574?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Symantec Web Gateway.
How do I fix CVE-2012-2574?
No fix has been published for CVE-2012-2574 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-2012-2574 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2012-2574 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-w7rc-8rcf-m5v6.