How severe is CVE-2018-12942?

CVE-2018-12942 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2018-12942 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-12942?

CVE-2018-12942 affects Seeddms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-12942?

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-2018-12942 published?

CVE-2018-12942 was published on 2018-07-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-12942

CVE-2018-12942 is a high-severity vulnerability in Seeddms with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 9.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (73rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-89
Affected product: Seeddms
Published: 2018-07-31
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

SQL injection vulnerability in the "Users management" functionality in SeedDMS (formerly LetoDMS and MyDMS) before 5.1.8 allows authenticated attackers to manipulate an SQL query within the application by sending additional SQL commands to the application server. An attacker can use this vulnerability to perform malicious tasks such as to extract, change, or delete sensitive information within the database supporting the application, and potentially run system commands on the underlying operating system.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-12942?: SQL injection vulnerability in the "Users management" functionality in SeedDMS (formerly LetoDMS and MyDMS) before 5.1.8 allows authenticated attackers to manipulate an SQL query within the application by sending additional SQL commands to the application server. An attacker can use this vulnerability to perform malicious tasks such as to extract, change, or delete sensitive information within the database supporting the application, and potentially run system commands on the underlying operating system.
How severe is CVE-2018-12942?: CVE-2018-12942 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2018-12942 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-12942?: CVE-2018-12942 affects Seeddms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-12942?: 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-2018-12942 published?: CVE-2018-12942 was published on 2018-07-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:seeddms:seeddms:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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