CVE-2012-1017: Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in base_qry_main.php in Basic Analysis and Security Engine (BASE) 1.4.5

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2012-1017 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting base. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in base_qry_main.php in Basic Analysis and Security Engine (BASE) 1.4.5 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) ip_addr[0][1], (2) ip_addr[0][2], or (3) ip_addr[0][9] parameters.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	1.3% (top 29%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2012-02-08
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: secureideas

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 00:55 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:38 UTCUpdated Record last modified

secureideas base DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.4.5

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.4.5

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.4.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison base sudo apt install base=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.4.5> sudo apt-mark hold base

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

dnf --showduplicates list base sudo dnf downgrade base-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.4.5> sudo dnf versionlock add base

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: BASE 1.4.5 - 'base_qry_main.php?t_view' SQL Injection

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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-2012-1017?

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

Is CVE-2012-1017 being exploited?

CVE-2012-1017 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-2012-1017 affect?

CVE-2012-1017 affects base. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in base_qry_main.php in Basic Analysis and Security Engine (BASE) 1.4.5 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) ip_addr[0][1], (2) ip_addr[0][2], or (3) ip_addr[0][9] param

How urgent is CVE-2012-1017?

Priority 49/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

Software pages

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