CVE-2012-6520: Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in the advanced search in Wikidforum 2.10 allow remote attackers to exe

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2012-6520 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting wikidforum. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in the advanced search in Wikidforum 2.10 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) select_sort or (2) opt_search_select parameters. NOTE: this issue could not be reproduced by third parties.

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 30%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2013-01-24
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: wikidforum

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2013-01-24 01:55 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:48 UTCUpdated Record last modified

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Affected: 2.10

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.10

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.10 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison wikidforum sudo apt install wikidforum=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.10> sudo apt-mark hold wikidforum

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

dnf --showduplicates list wikidforum sudo dnf downgrade wikidforum-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.10> sudo dnf versionlock add wikidforum

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: Wikidforum 2.10 - Advanced Search Multiple Field SQL Injections

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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-2012-6520?

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

Is CVE-2012-6520 being exploited?

CVE-2012-6520 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-2012-6520 affect?

CVE-2012-6520 affects wikidforum. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in the advanced search in Wikidforum 2.10 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) select_sort or (2) opt_search_select parameters. NOTE: this issue could not be reproduced

How urgent is CVE-2012-6520?

Priority 49/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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