CVE-2012-5098 SQL injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via vulnerable parameters in Php-X-Links, 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-2012-5098?
CVE-2012-5098 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 23 Sep 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 Php-X-Links, possibly 1.0, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) id parameter to rate.php, (2) cid parameter to view.php, or (3) t parameter to pop.php.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-5098?
It affects 1 product.
Products include J Waite Php-X-Links.
How do I fix CVE-2012-5098?
No fix has been published for CVE-2012-5098 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-2012-5098 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2012-5098 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-x94c-5pj5-2m6j.