CVE-2012-4949 SQL injection in n/a
Authenticated attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the where parameter in ESRI ArcGIS REST services, 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-2012-4949?
CVE-2012-4949 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Esri Arcgis Server, published on 14 Nov 2012. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
SQL injection vulnerability in ESRI ArcGIS 10.1 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the where parameter to a query URI for a REST service.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-4949?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Esri Arcgis Server.
How do I fix CVE-2012-4949?
No fix has been published for CVE-2012-4949 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-2012-4949 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2012-4949 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
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Sources
Also known as GHSA-r4v7-5jww-mc29.