Symantec Web Gateway up to 5.0.3.18 deptUploads_data.php groupid sql injection

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Symantec Web Gateway up to 5.0.3.18. It has been classified as critical. The affected element is an unknown function of the file deptUploads_data.php. Performing a manipulation of the argument groupid with the input groupid Parameter as part of Eingabe results in sql injection. This vulnerability was named CVE-2012-4178. The attack may be initiated remotely. In addition, an exploit is available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Symantec Web Gateway up to 5.0.3.18 (Firewall Software). This affects an unknown code block of the file deptUploads_data.php. The manipulation of the argument groupid with the input value groupid Parameter leads to a sql injection vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-89. The product constructs all or part of an SQL command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended SQL command when it is sent to a downstream component. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

SQL injection vulnerability in spywall/includes/deptUploads_data.php in Symantec Web Gateway 5.0.3.18 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the groupid parameter.

The weakness was presented 07/30/2012 by @_Kc57 as 20123 as confirmed exploit (Exploit-DB). The advisory is shared at exploit-db.com. The public release happened without involvement of Symantec. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2012-4178 since 08/07/2012. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details and a public exploit are known. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1505 for this issue.

A public exploit has been developed by Kc57 and been published immediately after the advisory. The exploit is shared for download at exploit-db.com. It is declared as highly functional. We expect the 0-day to have been worth approximately $5k-$25k. By approaching the search of inurl:deptUploads_data.php it is possible to find vulnerable targets with Google Hacking. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 12663 (Symantec Web Gateway Multiple Security Issues (SYM12-011)).

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (77264), Exploit-DB (20123), SecurityFocus (BID 54721†), OSVDB (84455†) and SecurityTracker (ID 1027358†). See VDB-5787, VDB-5788, VDB-5789 and VDB-5790 for similar entries. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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Class: Sql injection
CWE: CWE-89 / CWE-74 / CWE-707
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Vendor: symantec.com

Advisory: 20123
Researcher: @_Kc57
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2012-4178 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2012-4178
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-5913
X-Force: 77264 - Symantec Web Gateway deptUploads_data.php SQL injection, Medium Risk
SecurityFocus: 54721 - Symantec Web Gateway 'deptUploads_data.php' SQL Injection Vulnerability
OSVDB: 84455
SecurityTracker: 1027358 - Symantec Web Gateway Input Validation Flaw Lets Remote Users Inject SQL Commands

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
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Entryinfo

Created: 08/13/2012 12:58
Updated: 04/26/2025 05:49
Changes: 08/13/2012 12:58 (74), 08/25/2017 09:23 (6), 04/26/2025 05:49 (16)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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