CVE-2012-4383 Contao core SQL Injection Vulnerability
An attacker can execute arbitrary SQL commands in Contao CMS, potentially reading or modifying database contents.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2012-4383?
CVE-2012-4383 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in contao, published on 29 Jan 2020. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
contao prior to 2.11.4 has a sql injection vulnerability
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-4383?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including contao/core. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
contao/core Packagist | All versions | 2.11.4 |
contao/core Packagist | All versions | 2.11.4 |
Products include Contao Contao.
How do I fix CVE-2012-4383?
Upgrade contao/core to 2.11.4 or later.
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-2012-4383 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2012-4383 in the wild and no public exploit code.
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Sources
Also known as GHSA-9jq2-jvwc-p52f.