CVE-2012-1124: SQL injection vulnerability in search.php in phxEventManager 2.0 beta 5 allows remote attackers to execute arb

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CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2012-1124 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting phxeventmanager. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

SQL injection vulnerability in search.php in phxEventManager 2.0 beta 5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the search_terms parameter.

Why this priority

Critical severity
EPSS top 9%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.8 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	4.3% (top 9%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2020-02-11
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): Red Hat, Inc. · Vendor: phxeventmanager project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2020-02-11 20:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:39 UTCUpdated Record last modified

phxeventmanager project phxeventmanager DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.0 beta5

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison phxeventmanager sudo apt install phxeventmanager=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0> sudo apt-mark hold phxeventmanager

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

dnf --showduplicates list phxeventmanager sudo dnf downgrade phxeventmanager-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0> sudo dnf versionlock add phxeventmanager

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: phxEventManager 2.0 Beta 5 - 'search.php' search_terms 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-2012-1124?

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

Is CVE-2012-1124 being exploited?

CVE-2012-1124 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-2012-1124 affect?

CVE-2012-1124 affects phxeventmanager. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). SQL injection vulnerability in search.php in phxEventManager 2.0 beta 5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the search_terms parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2012-1124?

Priority 67/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 9%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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