CVE-2012-3834 SQL injection in n/a

Medium 6.5 Published Updated

Remote authenticated users can execute arbitrary SQL commands in AlienVault OSSIM via the time parameter, allowing data access or modification.

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-2012-3834?

CVE-2012-3834 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 3 Jul 2012. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

SQL injection vulnerability in forensics/base_qry_main.php in AlienVault Open Source Security Information Management (OSSIM) 3.1 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the time[0][0] parameter.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-3834?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Alienvault Open Source Security Information Management.

How do I fix CVE-2012-3834?

No fix has been published for CVE-2012-3834 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-2012-3834 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2012-3834 exists.

Public exploit code: 2 Exploit-DB entries.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-wcq8-87g7-jxwc.

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