Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2012-2961 is a SQL injection issue in the Symantec Web Gateway management console. Vulnerable 5.0.x versions before 5.0.3.18 could let a remote attacker run arbitrary SQL against backend data through unspecified vectors. Exposure is most likely where Symantec Web Gateway 5.0.x management consoles remain reachable by untrusted networks or broad internal user populations. The source bundle does not confirm internet exposure prevalence. Treat as a priority for legacy appliance discovery and remediation. The issue can affect sensitive gateway management data, but current exploitation evidence is not established in the provided sources. Mitigation focus: Upgrade affected 5.0.x systems to 5.0.3.18 or later vendor-supported guidance.; Restrict management console access to trusted administrative networks only.; Review vendor advisory guidance before applying operational changes..
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- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- symantec-gateway-ldaplatest-sql-injection(77116)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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