CVE-2012-3953 SQL injection in n/a
Remote administrators can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the delete parameter in phpList, potentially compromising database integrity.
- 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-2012-3953?
CVE-2012-3953 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 12 Aug 2012. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.
Official description
SQL injection vulnerability in admin/index.php in phpList before 2.10.19 allows remote administrators to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the delete parameter to the editattributes page.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-3953?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Phplist Phplist.
How do I fix CVE-2012-3953?
No fix has been published for CVE-2012-3953 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-2012-3953 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2012-3953 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-f8f7-wvqm-7wj3.