CVE-2012-5865 SQL injection in n/a
Authenticated attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the activityid parameter in Achievo's dispatch.php, 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-2012-5865?
CVE-2012-5865 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 20 Oct 2014. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
SQL injection vulnerability in dispatch.php in Achievo 1.4.5 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the activityid parameter in a stats action.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-5865?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Achievo Achievo.
How do I fix CVE-2012-5865?
No fix has been published for CVE-2012-5865 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-2012-5865 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2012-5865 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-wh2j-gcwg-637v.