Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2019-12723 is an unauthenticated SQL injection in the Teclib Fields plugin for GLPI through version 1.9.2. A vulnerable deployment could let an outside attacker manipulate database queries through the plugin endpoint, creating risk to GLPI data confidentiality and integrity.
Executive priority
Treat this as a high-priority remediation for any GLPI environment using the Fields plugin. Internet-facing service desks should be addressed first because the CVE describes unauthenticated access.
Technical view
The CVE states that ajax/reorder.php in the GLPI Fields plugin accepts container_id and old_order in a way that permits SQL injection by an unauthenticated user. The source bundle identifies versions through 1.9.2 as affected and references pull request 317 and release 1.10.0.
Likely exposure
Organizations are likely exposed if they run GLPI with the Teclib Fields plugin version 1.9.2 or earlier, especially where the GLPI application is internet-facing or reachable by untrusted users.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or cited evidence of active exploitation. The main concern is unauthenticated SQL injection, which is generally serious because it can affect application database contents without prior login.
Researcher notes
Evidence is concise but clear on affected component, endpoint, parameters, and unauthenticated SQL injection. Missing details include CVSS score, CWE mapping, CPEs, and confirmed exploitation status, so risk rating depends on deployment exposure.
Mitigation direction
- Upgrade the GLPI Fields plugin to version 1.10.0 or later where supported.
- Check vendor release notes and pull request 317 for the intended remediation.
- Restrict untrusted network access to GLPI until the plugin is remediated.
- If immediate upgrade is blocked, review whether the vulnerable plugin can be disabled safely.
Validation and detection
- Inventory GLPI installations and identify installed Fields plugin versions.
- Confirm no deployment is running Fields plugin version 1.9.2 or earlier.
- Review access logs for unusual requests to the plugin reorder endpoint.
- Verify the upgrade or disablement in staging before production rollout.
Public sources used
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Database behavior lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Unknown
- CVSS
- Not scored
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5
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CVSS and timeline data
No CVSS vectors or timeline events were available in the normalized CVE source material.
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://github.com/pluginsGLPI/fields/blob/master/ajax/reorder.phpCVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- https://github.com/pluginsGLPI/fields/pull/317CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- https://github.com/pluginsGLPI/fields/releases/tag/1.10.0CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
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CWE details
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