How severe is CVE-2012-1259?

CVE-2012-1259 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2012-1259 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-1259?

CVE-2012-1259 affects Plixer Scrutinizer Netflow & Sflow Analyzer. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-1259?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2012-1259 published?

CVE-2012-1259 was published on 2020-01-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-1259

CVE-2012-1259 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Plixer Scrutinizer Netflow & Sflow Analyzer with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (90th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-89
Affected product: Plixer Scrutinizer Netflow & Sflow Analyzer
Published: 2020-01-09
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in Plixer International Scrutinizer NetFlow & sFlow Analyzer 8.6.2.16204, and possibly other versions before 9.0.1.19899, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) addip parameter to cgi-bin/scrut_fa_exclusions.cgi, (2) getPermissionsAndPreferences parameter to cgi-bin/login.cgi, or (3) possibly certain parameters to d4d/alarms.php as demonstrated by the search_str parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-1259?: Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in Plixer International Scrutinizer NetFlow & sFlow Analyzer 8.6.2.16204, and possibly other versions before 9.0.1.19899, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) addip parameter to cgi-bin/scrut_fa_exclusions.cgi, (2) getPermissionsAndPreferences parameter to cgi-bin/login.cgi, or (3) possibly certain parameters to d4d/alarms.php as demonstrated by the search_str parameter.
How severe is CVE-2012-1259?: CVE-2012-1259 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2012-1259 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-1259?: CVE-2012-1259 affects Plixer Scrutinizer Netflow & Sflow Analyzer. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-1259?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2012-1259 published?: CVE-2012-1259 was published on 2020-01-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:plixer:scrutinizer_netflow_\&_sflow_analyzer:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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