CVE-2012-5912: Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in PicoPublisher 2.0 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL co

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2012-5912 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting picopublisher. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in PicoPublisher 2.0 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the id parameter to (1) page.php or (2) single.php.

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	2.4% (top 16%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2012-11-17
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: pico

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2012-11-17 21:55 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:47 UTCUpdated Record last modified

pico picopublisher DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.0

1. Check installed version

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

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

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

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

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

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: PicoPublisher 2.0 - 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-2012-5912?

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

Is CVE-2012-5912 being exploited?

CVE-2012-5912 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-2012-5912 affect?

CVE-2012-5912 affects picopublisher. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in PicoPublisher 2.0 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the id parameter to (1) page.php or (2) single.php.

How urgent is CVE-2012-5912?

Priority 52/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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