CVE-2012-5167 SQL injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands in ATutor AContent via vulnerable parameters, potentially compromising database 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-2012-5167?
CVE-2012-5167 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 22 Oct 2012. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in ATutor AContent before 1.2-1 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) field parameter to course_category/index_inline_editor_submit.php or (2) user/index_inline_editor_submit.php; or (3) id parameter to user/user_password.php.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-5167?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Atutor Acontent.
How do I fix CVE-2012-5167?
No fix has been published for CVE-2012-5167 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-2012-5167 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2012-5167 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-mhp3-2x76-g9v9.