CVE-2012-4240 SQL injection in n/a
Remote authenticated users can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the sort parameter in the calendar module, potentially compromising data integrity and confidentiality.
- 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-2012-4240?
CVE-2012-4240 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 11 Sep 2014. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
SQL injection vulnerability in modules/calendar/json.php in Group-Office community before 4.0.90 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the sort parameter.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-4240?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Group-Office Groupoffice.
How do I fix CVE-2012-4240?
No fix has been published for CVE-2012-4240 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-2012-4240 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2012-4240 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-7gpq-4vwj-j795.