CVE-2012-6516 SQL injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the q parameter in PHP Ticket System Beta 1, potentially compromising database integrity and confidentiality.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2012-6516?
CVE-2012-6516 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 24 Jan 2013. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
SQL injection vulnerability in PHP Ticket System Beta 1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the q parameter to index.php.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-6516?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Shawn Bradley Php Ticket System.
How do I fix CVE-2012-6516?
No fix has been published for CVE-2012-6516 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-2012-6516 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2012-6516 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-j8x9-mcxf-5mjm.