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

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

Affected products (26)

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