CVE-2012-5698 SQL injection in n/a

High 8.8 Published Updated

An attacker can execute arbitrary SQL commands via injection in the BabyGekko library, potentially accessing or modifying database contents.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2012-5698?

CVE-2012-5698 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 23 Jan 2020. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

BabyGekko before 1.2.4 has SQL injection.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-5698?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Babygekko Babygekko.

How do I fix CVE-2012-5698?

No fix has been published for CVE-2012-5698 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-2012-5698 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2012-5698 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-3wr4-44h7-86g3.

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