CVE-2012-6520 SQL injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via advanced search parameters in Wikidforum, potentially compromising database integrity.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not stated
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2012-6520?
CVE-2012-6520 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 24 Jan 2013. It can be exploited over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in the advanced search in Wikidforum 2.10 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) select_sort or (2) opt_search_select parameters. NOTE: this issue could not be reproduced by third parties.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-6520?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Wikidforum Wikidforum.
How do I fix CVE-2012-6520?
No fix has been published for CVE-2012-6520 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-2012-6520 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2012-6520 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-56wg-jgw9-q9vr.