CVE-2012-5874
CVE-2012-5874 is a high-severity vulnerability in Elite-board Elite Bulletin Board 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: 3% (83rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-89
- Affected product: Elite-board Elite Bulletin Board
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in the (1) update_whosonline_reg and (2) update_whosonline_guest functions in Elite Bulletin Board before 2.1.22 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the PATH_INFO to (a) checkuser.php, (b) groups.php, (c) index.php, (d) login.php, (e) quicklogin.php, (f) register.php, (g) Search.php, (h) viewboard.php, or (i) viewtopic.php.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2012-5874?
- Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in the (1) update_whosonline_reg and (2) update_whosonline_guest functions in Elite Bulletin Board before 2.1.22 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the PATH_INFO to (a) checkuser.php, (b) groups.php, (c) index.php, (d) login.php, (e) quicklogin.php, (f) register.php, (g) Search.php, (h) viewboard.php, or (i) viewtopic.php.
- How severe is CVE-2012-5874?
- CVE-2012-5874 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2012-5874 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2012-5874?
- CVE-2012-5874 primarily affects Elite-board Elite Bulletin Board. In total, 26 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2012-5874?
- 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-2012-5874 published?
- CVE-2012-5874 was published on 2013-01-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2012-12/0114.html
- http://elite-board.us/Community/viewtopic.php?bid=1&tid=310
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/118962/Elite-Bulletin-Board-2.1.21-SQL-Injection.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/51622
- http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/23575
- http://www.osvdb.org/88531
- https://www.htbridge.com/advisory/HTB23133
Affected products (26)
- cpe:2.3:a:elite-board:elite_bulletin_board:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:elite-board:elite_bulletin_board:2.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:elite-board:elite_bulletin_board:2.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:elite-board:elite_bulletin_board:2.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:elite-board:elite_bulletin_board:2.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:elite-board:elite_bulletin_board:2.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:elite-board:elite_bulletin_board:2.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:elite-board:elite_bulletin_board:2.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:elite-board:elite_bulletin_board:2.1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:elite-board:elite_bulletin_board:2.1.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:elite-board:elite_bulletin_board:2.1.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:elite-board:elite_bulletin_board:2.1.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:elite-board:elite_bulletin_board:2.1.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:elite-board:elite_bulletin_board:2.1.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:elite-board:elite_bulletin_board:2.1.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:elite-board:elite_bulletin_board:2.1.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:elite-board:elite_bulletin_board:2.1.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:elite-board:elite_bulletin_board:2.1.12:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:elite-board:elite_bulletin_board:2.1.13:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:elite-board:elite_bulletin_board:2.1.14:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:elite-board:elite_bulletin_board:2.1.15:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:elite-board:elite_bulletin_board:2.1.16:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:elite-board:elite_bulletin_board:2.1.17:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:elite-board:elite_bulletin_board:2.1.18:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:elite-board:elite_bulletin_board:2.1.19:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:elite-board:elite_bulletin_board:2.1.20:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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