CVE-2011-4970

CVE-2011-4970 is a high-severity vulnerability in Disk Pool Manager Project Disk Pool Manager with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-89.

Key facts

Description

Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in LCG Disk Pool Manager (DPM) before 1.8.6, as used in EGI UDM, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) r_token variable in the dpm_get_pending_req_by_token, (2) dpm_get_cpr_by_fullid, (3) dpm_get_cpr_by_surl, (4) dpm_get_cpr_by_surls, (5) dpm_get_gfr_by_fullid, (6) dpm_get_gfr_by_surl, (7) dpm_get_pfr_by_fullid, (8) dpm_get_pfr_by_surl, (9) dpm_get_req_by_token, (10) dpm_insert_cpr_entry, (11) dpm_insert_gfr_entry, (12) dpm_insert_pending_entry, (13) dpm_insert_pfr_entry, (14) dpm_insert_xferreq_entry, (15) dpm_list_cpr_entry, (16) dpm_list_gfr_entry, or (17) dpm_list_pfr_entry function; the (18) surl variable in the dpm_get_cpr_by_surl function; the (19) to_surl variable in the dpm_get_cpr_by_surls function; the (20) u_token variable in the dpm_get_pending_reqs_by_u_desc, (21) dpm_get_reqs_by_u_desc, (22) dpm_get_spcmd_by_u_desc, (23) dpm_insert_pending_entry, (24) dpm_insert_spcmd_entry, or (25) dpm_insert_xferreq_entry function; the (26) s_token variable in the dpm_get_spcmd_by_token, (27) dpm_insert_cpr_entry, (28) dpm_insert_gfr_entry, (29) dpm_insert_pfr_entry, (30) dpm_insert_spcmd_entry, (31) dpm_update_cpr_entry, (32) dpm_update_gfr_entry, or (33) dpm_update_pfr_entry function; or remote administrators to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (34) poolname variable in the dpm_get_pool_entry, (35) dpm_insert_fs_entry, (36) dpm_insert_pool_entry, (37) dpm_insert_spcmd_entry, (38) dpm_list_fs_entry, or (39) dpm_update_spcmd_entry function.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-4970?
Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in LCG Disk Pool Manager (DPM) before 1.8.6, as used in EGI UDM, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) r_token variable in the dpm_get_pending_req_by_token, (2) dpm_get_cpr_by_fullid, (3) dpm_get_cpr_by_surl, (4) dpm_get_cpr_by_surls, (5) dpm_get_gfr_by_fullid, (6) dpm_get_gfr_by_surl, (7) dpm_get_pfr_by_fullid, (8) dpm_get_pfr_by_surl, (9) dpm_get_req_by_token, (10) dpm_insert_cpr_entry, (11) dpm_insert_gfr_entry, (12) dpm_insert_pending_entry, (13) dpm_insert_pfr_entry, (14) dpm_insert_xferreq_entry, (15) dpm_list_cpr_entry, (16) dpm_list_gfr_entry, or (17) dpm_list_pfr_entry function; the (18) surl variable in the dpm_get_cpr_by_surl function; the (19) to_surl variable in the dpm_get_cpr_by_surls function; the (20) u_token variable in the dpm_get_pending_reqs_by_u_desc, (21) dpm_get_reqs_by_u_desc, (22) dpm_get_spcmd_by_u_desc, (23) dpm_insert_pending_entry, (24) dpm_insert_spcmd_entry, or (25) dpm_insert_xferreq_entry function; the (26) s_token variable in the dpm_get_spcmd_by_token, (27) dpm_insert_cpr_entry, (28) dpm_insert_gfr_entry, (29) dpm_insert_pfr_entry, (30) dpm_insert_spcmd_entry, (31) dpm_update_cpr_entry, (32) dpm_update_gfr_entry, or (33) dpm_update_pfr_entry function; or remote administrators to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (34) poolname variable in the dpm_get_pool_entry, (35) dpm_insert_fs_entry, (36) dpm_insert_pool_entry, (37) dpm_insert_spcmd_entry, (38) dpm_list_fs_entry, or (39) dpm_update_spcmd_entry function.
How severe is CVE-2011-4970?
CVE-2011-4970 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2011-4970 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2011-4970?
CVE-2011-4970 primarily affects Disk Pool Manager Project Disk Pool Manager. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2011-4970?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2011-4970 published?
CVE-2011-4970 was published on 2014-05-13 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

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