Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2012-2740 is a SQL injection flaw in phpList before 2.10.18. An attacker could manipulate a sorting parameter in the admin find action to run database queries. For businesses, the concern is unauthorized access or alteration of mailing-list data where old phpList installations remain exposed. Exposure is most likely in legacy phpList deployments older than 2.10.18, especially where the lists/admin path is internet-accessible. The provided CPE data is incomplete, so asset discovery should rely on product/version evidence rather than CPE matching alone. Prioritize remediation if phpList is still in use or exposed externally. The issue is old, but public exploit references and database impact make forgotten legacy deployments the main business risk. Mitigation focus: Identify any phpList installations and confirm their exact version.; Upgrade phpList to 2.10.18 or later, following vendor guidance.; Restrict access to phpList administrative paths where operationally possible..
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- https://mantis.phplist.com/view.php?id=16557CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- https://www.phplist.com/?lid=567CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
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