CVE-2012-5967: SQL injection vulnerability in menuXML.php in Centreon 2.3.3 through 2.3.9-4 (fixed in Centreon web 2.6.0) all

Q: How do I fix CVE-2012-5967?

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

Q: Is CVE-2012-5967 being exploited?

CVE-2012-5967 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-2012-5967 affect?

CVE-2012-5967 affects centreon. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). SQL injection vulnerability in menuXML.php in Centreon 2.3.3 through 2.3.9-4 (fixed in Centreon web 2.6.0) allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the menu parameter.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2012-5967?

Priority 50/100. Public exploit reference

This month

MEDIUM 6.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2012-5967 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting centreon. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

SQL injection vulnerability in menuXML.php in Centreon 2.3.3 through 2.3.9-4 (fixed in Centreon web 2.6.0) allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the menu parameter.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.5 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	3.3% (top 11%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2012-12-19
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): CERT/CC · Vendor: merethis

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2012-12-19 11:55 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:47 UTCUpdated Record last modified

merethis centreon DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.3.3 · 2.3.4 · 2.3.5 · 2.3.6 · 2.3.7 · 2.3.8 · 2.3.9 · 2.3.9-4

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.3.3

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.3.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison centreon sudo apt install centreon=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.3.3> sudo apt-mark hold centreon

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

dnf --showduplicates list centreon sudo dnf downgrade centreon-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.3.3> sudo dnf versionlock add centreon

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: Centreon Enterprise Server 2.3.3 < 2.3.9-4 - Blind SQL Injection

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2012-5967?

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

Is CVE-2012-5967 being exploited?

CVE-2012-5967 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-2012-5967 affect?

CVE-2012-5967 affects centreon. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). SQL injection vulnerability in menuXML.php in Centreon 2.3.3 through 2.3.9-4 (fixed in Centreon web 2.6.0) allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the menu parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2012-5967?

Priority 50/100. Public exploit reference

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