How severe is CVE-2012-2956?

CVE-2012-2956 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2012-2956 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (62nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-2956?

CVE-2012-2956 affects Spiceworks. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-2956?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2012-2956 published?

CVE-2012-2956 was published on 2014-09-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-2956

CVE-2012-2956 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Spiceworks with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5. 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: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (62nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-89
Affected product: Spiceworks
Published: 2014-09-17
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

SQL injection vulnerability in SpiceWorks 5.3.75941 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the id parameter to api_v2.json. NOTE: this entry was SPLIT per ADT2 due to different vulnerability types. CVE-2012-6658 is for the XSS.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-2956?: SQL injection vulnerability in SpiceWorks 5.3.75941 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the id parameter to api_v2.json. NOTE: this entry was SPLIT per ADT2 due to different vulnerability types. CVE-2012-6658 is for the XSS.
How severe is CVE-2012-2956?: CVE-2012-2956 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-2956 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (62nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-2956?: CVE-2012-2956 affects Spiceworks. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-2956?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-2956 published?: CVE-2012-2956 was published on 2014-09-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:spiceworks:spiceworks:5.3.75941:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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