CVE-2012-5453
CVE-2012-5453 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Atutor Acontent 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: 3% (84th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-89
- Affected product: Atutor Acontent
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
SQL injection vulnerability in user/index_inline_editor_submit.php in ATutor AContent 1.2-1 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the field parameter. NOTE: this vulnerability exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2012-5167.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2012-5453?
- SQL injection vulnerability in user/index_inline_editor_submit.php in ATutor AContent 1.2-1 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the field parameter. NOTE: this vulnerability exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2012-5167.
- How severe is CVE-2012-5453?
- CVE-2012-5453 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2012-5453 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2012-5453?
- CVE-2012-5453 affects Atutor Acontent. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2012-5453?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2012-5453 published?
- CVE-2012-5453 was published on 2012-10-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://osvdb.org/86424
- http://secunia.com/advisories/51034
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/56237
- https://www.htbridge.com/advisory/HTB23117
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:atutor:acontent:1.2:1:*:*:*:*:*:*
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