CVE-2012-4178
CVE-2012-4178 is a high-severity vulnerability in Symantec Web Gateway 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: 1% (65th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-89
- Affected product: Symantec Web Gateway
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
SQL injection vulnerability in spywall/includes/deptUploads_data.php in Symantec Web Gateway 5.0.3.18 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the groupid parameter.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2012-4178?
- SQL injection vulnerability in spywall/includes/deptUploads_data.php in Symantec Web Gateway 5.0.3.18 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the groupid parameter.
- How severe is CVE-2012-4178?
- CVE-2012-4178 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2012-4178 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (65th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2012-4178?
- CVE-2012-4178 affects Symantec Web Gateway. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2012-4178?
- 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-2012-4178 published?
- CVE-2012-4178 was published on 2012-08-07 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/20123
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/54721
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1027358
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/77264
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:symantec:web_gateway:5.0.3.18:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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