CVE-2012-5453 SQL injection in n/a
Authenticated users can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the field parameter in ATutor AContent, potentially compromising database integrity.
- 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-2012-5453?
CVE-2012-5453 is a medium-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
SQL injection vulnerability in user/index_inline_editor_submit.php in ATutor AContent 1.2-1 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the field parameter. NOTE: this vulnerability exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2012-5167.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-5453?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Atutor Acontent.
How do I fix CVE-2012-5453?
No fix has been published for CVE-2012-5453 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-2012-5453 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2012-5453 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-5h63-hhgp-qw4g.