PatchTheCVECVE-2012-0811: Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in Postfix Admin (aka postfixadmin) before 2.3.5 allow remote authentic
CVE-2012-0811 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting postfix. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in Postfix Admin (aka postfixadmin) before 2.3.5 allow remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary SQL commands via (1) the pw parameter to the pacrypt function, when mysql_encrypt is configured, or (2) unspecified vectors that are used in backup files generated by backup.php.
Why this priority
- Public exploit reference
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 6.5 (Medium) |
| EPSS exploit chance | 1.7% (top 23%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-89 |
| Published | 2014-10-01 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-16 |
Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2012-0811?
postfix: upgrade to newer than 2.3.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2012-0811 being exploited?
CVE-2012-0811 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2012-0811 affect?
CVE-2012-0811 affects postfix. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in Postfix Admin (aka postfixadmin) before 2.3.5 allow remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary SQL commands via (1) the pw parameter to the pacrypt function, when mysql_encrypt is configured, o
How urgent is CVE-2012-0811?
Priority 47/100. Public exploit reference
Software pages
PHP vulnerabilities · MySQL vulnerabilities · Postfix vulnerabilities
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