CVE-2012-4237 SQL injection in n/a
Remote authenticated users with high privileges can execute arbitrary SQL commands via vulnerable parameters in TCExam.
- 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-2012-4237?
CVE-2012-4237 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 20 Aug 2012. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in TCExam before 11.3.008 allow remote authenticated users with level 5 or greater permissions to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the subject_module_id parameter to (1) tce_edit_answer.php or (2) tce_edit_question.php.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-4237?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Tecnick Tcexam.
How do I fix CVE-2012-4237?
No fix has been published for CVE-2012-4237 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-2012-4237 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2012-4237 exists.
Public exploit code: 2 Exploit-DB entries.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-x7mx-6gx4-7548.