CVE-2012-4178 describes a critical SQL injection vulnerability in Symantec Web Gateway version 5.0.3.18, specifically within the spywall/includes/deptUploads_data.php component. This flaw allows unauthenticated remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands by manipulating the 'groupid' parameter. With a CVSS score of 7.5, this vulnerability poses a high risk, enabling potential compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. While not listed in CISA's KEV catalog or showing active exploitation, public exploit code is available via ExploitDB, indicating a clear path for attackers. Despite the availability of exploit code, there is minimal community discussion or media coverage surrounding this CVE.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
5.0.3.18CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:symantec:web_gateway:5.0.3.18:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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No media coverage found for this CVE.
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Remediation records are not available for this CVE.