ImageCMS 4.0.0 sql injection

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as problematic has been found in ImageCMS 4.0.0. This affects an unknown function. Executing a manipulation can lead to sql injection. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2012-6290. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. Furthermore, an exploit is available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in ImageCMS 4.0.0. It has been declared as problematic. This vulnerability affects an unknown part. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a sql injection vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is 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. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

SQL injection vulnerability in ImageCMS before 4.2 allows remote authenticated administrators to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the q parameter to admin/admin_search/. NOTE: this can be leveraged using CSRF to allow remote unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands.

The weakness was published 03/11/2014 with High-Tech Bridge Security Research Lab (Website). The advisory is shared for download at htbridge.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2012-6290 since 12/06/2012. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. A single authentication is necessary for exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1505.

It is possible to download the exploit at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept.

Upgrading to version 4.0.0 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (81470), Exploit-DB (24365), SecurityFocus (BID 57545†), OSVDB (89513†) and Secunia (SA51913†). Similar entry is available at VDB-66579. Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Sql injection
CWE: CWE-89 / CWE-74 / CWE-707
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: ImageCMS 4.0.0

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12/06/2012 🔍
01/23/2013 +48 days 🔍
01/28/2013 +5 days 🔍
03/11/2014 +407 days 🔍
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03/24/2015 +378 days 🔍
05/07/2026 +4062 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: 119806
Organization: High-Tech Bridge Security Research Lab
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2012-6290 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2012-6290
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-66580
X-Force: 81470
SecurityFocus: 57545 - ImageCMS 'q' Parameter SQL Injection Vulnerability
Secunia: 51913 - ImageCMS "q" SQL Injection Vulnerability, Less Critical
OSVDB: 89513

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

Created: 03/24/2015 15:54
Updated: 05/07/2026 09:49
Changes: 03/24/2015 15:54 (58), 03/07/2019 16:15 (5), 02/03/2022 12:10 (3), 01/19/2025 19:52 (16), 05/07/2026 09:49 (2)
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