Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2012-3953 is an SQL injection issue in phpList before 2.10.19. A remote administrator could use an admin page parameter to run arbitrary database commands. The business risk depends on whether old phpList admin access still exists and who can reach it. Exposure is most likely in legacy phpList installations older than 2.10.19, especially where the administrative interface remains reachable. The bundle does not identify specific distributions, hosting patterns, or CPEs. Treat this as a legacy exposure cleanup item with real database impact but limited evidence of active exploitation. Prioritize if phpList is internet-facing, handles customer mailing data, or has shared administrator access. Mitigation focus: Inventory phpList deployments and identify any version before 2.10.19.; Upgrade affected phpList instances to 2.10.19 or later, following vendor guidance.; Restrict access to phpList administrative interfaces to trusted networks and users..
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://www.htbridge.com/advisory/HTB23100CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- phplist-delete-sql-injection(77527)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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