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CVE-2012-2601

7.5 · HIGH

SQL injection vulnerability in WrVMwareHostList.asp in Ipswitch WhatsUp Gold 15.02 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the sGroupList parameter.

Published Aug 15, 2012progressCWE-89EPSS 2.91%

Overview

CVE-2012-2601 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting progress whatsup_gold. It was published on August 15, 2012 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

SQL injection vulnerability in WrVMwareHostList.asp in Ipswitch WhatsUp Gold 15.02 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the sGroupList parameter.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from progress. Update whatsup_gold to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refwww.exploit-db.com/exploits/20035Refwww.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/777007Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/54626Refwww.securitytracker.com/id?1027325Refwww.whatsupgold.com/blog/2012/07/23/keeping-whatsup-gold-secure/Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/77152Refwww.exploit-db.com/exploits/20035Refwww.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/777007Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/54626Refwww.securitytracker.com/id?1027325

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-2601?

CVE-2012-2601 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting progress whatsup_gold. It was published on August 15, 2012 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2012-2601?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2012-2601?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from progress. Update whatsup_gold to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2012-2601?

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