CVE-2012-1002: SQL injection vulnerability in author/edit.php in OpenConf 4.x before 4.12 allows remote attackers to execute

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HIGH 10.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2012-1002 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 10.0) affecting openconf. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

SQL injection vulnerability in author/edit.php in OpenConf 4.x before 4.12 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the pid parameter.

Why this priority

Critical severity
EPSS top 9%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	10.0 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	4.5% (top 9%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2012-02-08
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: zakongroup

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2012-02-08 04:11 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:38 UTCUpdated Record last modified

zakongroup openconf DOWNGRADE

Affected: 4.00 · 4.01 · 4.02 · 4.10 · 4.11

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 4.00

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy openconf || rpm -q openconf || openconf --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 4.00 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison openconf sudo apt install openconf=<VERSION_BEFORE_4.00> sudo apt-mark hold openconf

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list openconf sudo dnf downgrade openconf-<VERSION_BEFORE_4.00> sudo dnf versionlock add openconf

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: OpenConf 4.11 - '/author/edit.php' Blind SQL Injection

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2012-1002?

openconf: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2012-1002 being exploited?

CVE-2012-1002 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-2012-1002 affect?

CVE-2012-1002 affects openconf. Severity is high (CVSS 10.0). SQL injection vulnerability in author/edit.php in OpenConf 4.x before 4.12 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the pid parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2012-1002?

Priority 63/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 9%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

Software pages

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