CVE-2012-5685 SQL injection in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers with high privileges can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the inEmailAddress parameter in ZPanel's client management module.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
An administrator
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2012-5685?

CVE-2012-5685 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 14 Aug 2014. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.

Official description

SQL injection vulnerability in ZPanel 10.0.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the inEmailAddress parameter in an UpdateClient action in the manage_clients module to the default URI.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-5685?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Zpanelcp Zpanel.

How do I fix CVE-2012-5685?

No fix has been published for CVE-2012-5685 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-2012-5685 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2012-5685 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-3xpw-53xv-79gm.

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