How severe is CVE-2012-2740?

CVE-2012-2740 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2012-2740 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-2740?

CVE-2012-2740 primarily affects Phplist. In total, 16 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-2740?

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-2012-2740 published?

CVE-2012-2740 was published on 2012-09-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-2740

CVE-2012-2740 is a high-severity vulnerability in Phplist 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

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (87th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-89
Affected product: Phplist
Published: 2012-09-06
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

SQL injection vulnerability in public_html/lists/admin in phpList before 2.10.18 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the sortby parameter in a find action.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-2740?: SQL injection vulnerability in public_html/lists/admin in phpList before 2.10.18 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the sortby parameter in a find action.
How severe is CVE-2012-2740?: CVE-2012-2740 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2012-2740 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-2740?: CVE-2012-2740 primarily affects Phplist. In total, 16 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-2740?: 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-2012-2740 published?: CVE-2012-2740 was published on 2012-09-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (16)

cpe:2.3:a:phplist:phplist:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:phplist:phplist:2.10.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:phplist:phplist:2.10.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:phplist:phplist:2.10.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:phplist:phplist:2.10.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:phplist:phplist:2.10.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:phplist:phplist:2.10.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:phplist:phplist:2.10.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:phplist:phplist:2.10.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:phplist:phplist:2.10.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:phplist:phplist:2.10.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:phplist:phplist:2.10.12:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:phplist:phplist:2.10.13:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:phplist:phplist:2.10.14:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:phplist:phplist:2.10.15:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:phplist:phplist:2.10.16:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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