CVE-2012-2998: SQL injection vulnerability in the ad hoc query module in Trend Micro Control Manager (TMCM) before 5.5.0.1823

Q: How do I fix CVE-2012-2998?

control manager: upgrade to newer than 5.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2012-2998 being exploited?

CVE-2012-2998 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2012-2998 affect?

CVE-2012-2998 affects control manager. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). SQL injection vulnerability in the ad hoc query module in Trend Micro Control Manager (TMCM) before 5.5.0.1823 and 6.0 before 6.0.0.1449 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via unspecified vectors.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2012-2998?

Priority 55/100. High severity; EPSS top 7%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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HIGH 7.5UPGRADE

CVE-2012-2998 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting control manager. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

SQL injection vulnerability in the ad hoc query module in Trend Micro Control Manager (TMCM) before 5.5.0.1823 and 6.0 before 6.0.0.1449 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via unspecified vectors.

Why this priority

High severity
EPSS top 7%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	6.1% (top 7%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2012-09-28
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): CERT/CC · Vendor: trend micro

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2012-09-28 10:40 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:42 UTCUpdated Record last modified

trend micro control manager UPGRADE

Affected: <= 5.5 · 2.0 · 2.1 · 2.5 · 3.0 · 3.5 · 5.0 · 5.5

Fixed in: newer than 5.5

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy control-manager || rpm -q control-manager || control-manager --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 5.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade control-manager

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade control-manager

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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: Trend Micro Control Manager 5.5/6.0 AdHocQuery - (Authenticated) Blind 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-2012-2998?

control manager: upgrade to newer than 5.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2012-2998 being exploited?

CVE-2012-2998 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-2012-2998 affect?

CVE-2012-2998 affects control manager. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). SQL injection vulnerability in the ad hoc query module in Trend Micro Control Manager (TMCM) before 5.5.0.1823 and 6.0 before 6.0.0.1449 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via unspecified vectors.

How urgent is CVE-2012-2998?

Priority 55/100. High severity; EPSS top 7%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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