CVE-2012-2576 in Storage Manager
Summary
by MITRE
SQL injection vulnerability in the LoginServlet page in SolarWinds Storage Manager before 5.1.2, SolarWinds Storage Profiler before 5.1.2, and SolarWinds Backup Profiler before 5.1.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the loginName field.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 09/10/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2012-2576 represents a critical SQL injection flaw affecting multiple SolarWinds products including Storage Manager, Storage Profiler, and Backup Profiler versions prior to 5.1.2. This vulnerability resides within the LoginServlet component of these applications, specifically targeting the loginName parameter that is processed during user authentication. The flaw stems from insufficient input validation and sanitization mechanisms that fail to properly escape or filter user-supplied data before incorporating it into database queries. According to CWE-89, this vulnerability maps directly to SQL injection attacks where malicious input can manipulate the intended SQL command execution flow.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability allows remote attackers to inject malicious SQL code through the loginName field, which serves as the primary entry point for exploitation. When user input is directly concatenated into SQL queries without proper parameterization or input sanitization, attackers can manipulate the database query structure to execute unauthorized commands. This particular flaw affects the authentication process where the loginName parameter is used to construct database queries that verify user credentials. The vulnerability is classified under the ATT&CK technique T1190 - Exploit Public-Facing Application, as it targets publicly accessible web interfaces that handle user authentication.
The operational impact of this vulnerability is severe and multifaceted, potentially allowing attackers to gain unauthorized access to sensitive data, modify database contents, or even escalate privileges within the affected systems. Successful exploitation could lead to complete compromise of the storage management infrastructure, exposing critical enterprise data and potentially enabling lateral movement within the network. The vulnerability affects organizations using SolarWinds products for storage monitoring and management, which typically contain sensitive operational data about network resources, backup configurations, and storage utilization metrics. Organizations relying on these tools for critical infrastructure monitoring face significant risk of data breaches and system compromise.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2012-2576 should focus on immediate patching of affected SolarWinds products to version 5.1.2 or later, which includes proper input validation and parameterized query implementations. System administrators should also implement additional security controls such as web application firewalls, input validation rules, and network segmentation to limit exposure. The vulnerability highlights the importance of following secure coding practices including parameterized queries, input sanitization, and regular security assessments. Organizations should also conduct comprehensive vulnerability scans to identify any other potential SQL injection vulnerabilities in their infrastructure and ensure proper application security testing is performed throughout the software development lifecycle.