CVE-2012-4971 SQL injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via multiple parameters in Layton Helpbox, potentially compromising database integrity and confidentiality.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2012-4971?
CVE-2012-4971 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 12 Dec 2012. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in Layton Helpbox 4.4.0 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) reqclass parameter to editrequestenduser.asp; the (2) sys_request_id parameter to editrequestuser.asp; the (3) sys_request_id parameter to enduseractions.asp; the (4) sys_request_id or (5) confirm parameter to enduserreopenrequeststatus.asp; the (6) searchsql, (7) back, or (8) status parameter to enduserrequests.asp; the (9) sys_userpwd parameter to validateenduserlogin.asp; the (10) sys_userpwd parameter to validateuserlogin.asp; the (11) sql parameter to editenduseruser.asp; the (12) sql parameter to manageenduserrequestclasses.asp; the (13) sql parameter to resetpwdenduser.asp; the (14) sql parameter to disableloginenduser.asp; the (15) sql parameter to deleteenduseruser.asp; the (16) sql parameter to manageendusers.asp; or the (17) site parameter to statsrequestagereport.asp.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-4971?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Layton Technology Helpbox.
How do I fix CVE-2012-4971?
No fix has been published for CVE-2012-4971 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-2012-4971 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2012-4971 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-prpf-8c78-2fhp.