How severe is CVE-2012-4994?

CVE-2012-4994 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2012-4994 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-4994?

CVE-2012-4994 primarily affects Limesurvey. In total, 15 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-4994?

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

When was CVE-2012-4994 published?

CVE-2012-4994 was published on 2012-09-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-4994

CVE-2012-4994 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Limesurvey 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% (60th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-89
Affected product: Limesurvey
Published: 2012-09-19
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

SQL injection vulnerability in admin/admin.php in LimeSurvey before 1.91+ Build 120224 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the id parameter in a browse action. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-4994?: SQL injection vulnerability in admin/admin.php in LimeSurvey before 1.91+ Build 120224 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the id parameter in a browse action. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
How severe is CVE-2012-4994?: CVE-2012-4994 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-4994 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-4994?: CVE-2012-4994 primarily affects Limesurvey. In total, 15 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-4994?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-4994 published?: CVE-2012-4994 was published on 2012-09-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (15)

cpe:2.3:a:limesurvey:limesurvey:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:limesurvey:limesurvey:1.01:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:limesurvey:limesurvey:1.50:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:limesurvey:limesurvey:1.52:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:limesurvey:limesurvey:1.53\+:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:limesurvey:limesurvey:1.70\+:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:limesurvey:limesurvey:1.71\+:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:limesurvey:limesurvey:1.72:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:limesurvey:limesurvey:1.80\+:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:limesurvey:limesurvey:1.81\+:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:limesurvey:limesurvey:1.82\+:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:limesurvey:limesurvey:1.85:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:limesurvey:limesurvey:1.86:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:limesurvey:limesurvey:1.87\+:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:limesurvey:limesurvey:1.90\+:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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