CVE-2012-4927

CVE-2012-4927 is a high-severity vulnerability in Limesurvey 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

Description

SQL injection vulnerability in Limesurvey (a.k.a PHPSurveyor) before 1.91+ Build 120224 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the fieldnames parameter to index.php.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-4927?
SQL injection vulnerability in Limesurvey (a.k.a PHPSurveyor) before 1.91+ Build 120224 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the fieldnames parameter to index.php.
How severe is CVE-2012-4927?
CVE-2012-4927 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2012-4927 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-4927?
CVE-2012-4927 primarily affects Limesurvey. In total, 12 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-4927?
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-2012-4927 published?
CVE-2012-4927 was published on 2012-09-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (12)

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