CVE-2012-6625 SQL injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the groupid parameter in the ForumPress plugin, requiring administrative privileges.
- 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-2012-6625?
CVE-2012-6625 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 16 Jan 2014. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.
Official description
SQL injection vulnerability in fs-admin/fs-admin.php in the ForumPress WP Forum Server plugin before 1.7.4 for WordPress allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the groupid parameter in an editgroup action.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-6625?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Vasthtml Forumpress.
How do I fix CVE-2012-6625?
No fix has been published for CVE-2012-6625 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-2012-6625 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2012-6625 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-9f7w-p4qh-gx3h.