CVE-2012-3998
CVE-2012-3998 is a high-severity vulnerability in Sayakbanerjee Sticky Notes 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: 2% (79th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-89
- Affected product: Sayakbanerjee Sticky Notes
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in Sticky Notes before 0.2.27052012.5 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) paste id in admin/modules/mod_pastes.php or (2) show.php, (3) user id to admin/modules/mod_users.php, (4) project to list.php, or (5) session id to show.php.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2012-3998?
- Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in Sticky Notes before 0.2.27052012.5 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) paste id in admin/modules/mod_pastes.php or (2) show.php, (3) user id to admin/modules/mod_users.php, (4) project to list.php, or (5) session id to show.php.
- How severe is CVE-2012-3998?
- CVE-2012-3998 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2012-3998 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2012-3998?
- CVE-2012-3998 primarily affects Sayakbanerjee Sticky Notes. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2012-3998?
- 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-2012-3998 published?
- CVE-2012-3998 was published on 2012-07-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://gitorious.org/sticky-notes/sticky-notes/commit/d97475f07520d61af3d20fbaeb2e9a974c190308
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2012-June/083120.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2012-June/083169.html
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=810928
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:a:sayakbanerjee:sticky_notes:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:sayakbanerjee:sticky_notes:0.2.27052012.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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