CVE-2012-4601 SQL injection in n/a
Authenticated high-privilege users can execute arbitrary SQL commands in TCExam, potentially compromising database integrity and confidentiality.
- 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-2012-4601?
CVE-2012-4601 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 23 Nov 2012. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in Nicola Asuni TCExam before 11.3.009 allow remote authenticated users with level 5 or greater permissions to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) user_groups[] parameter to admin/code/tce_edit_test.php or (2) subject_id parameter to admin/code/tce_show_all_questions.php.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-4601?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Tecnick Tcexam.
How do I fix CVE-2012-4601?
No fix has been published for CVE-2012-4601 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-2012-4601 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2012-4601 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-h3g5-x76p-frj7.