CVE-2012-2956 SQL injection in n/a
Remote authenticated users can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the id parameter in SpiceWorks, potentially compromising database integrity.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2012-2956?
CVE-2012-2956 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 17 Sep 2014. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
SQL injection vulnerability in SpiceWorks 5.3.75941 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the id parameter to api_v2.json. NOTE: this entry was SPLIT per ADT2 due to different vulnerability types. CVE-2012-6658 is for the XSS.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-2956?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Spiceworks Spiceworks.
How do I fix CVE-2012-2956?
No fix has been published for CVE-2012-2956 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-2012-2956 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2012-2956 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-c88c-rr5r-3prm.