CVE-2012-6588: SQL injection vulnerability in links.php in MYRE Business Directory allows remote attackers to execute arbitra

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HIGH 7.5MITIGATE

CVE-2012-6588 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting myre business directory. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

SQL injection vulnerability in links.php in MYRE Business Directory allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the cat parameter.

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	1.0% (top 37%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2013-08-25
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: myrephp

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2013-08-25 03:27 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:48 UTCUpdated Record last modified

myrephp myre business directory MITIGATE

Affected: all versions

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy myre-business-directory || rpm -q myre-business-directory || myre-business-directory --version

No fixed or unaffected release known

Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory, disable the affected feature, or restrict network access.

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: Myrephp Business Directory - Multiple Vulnerabilities

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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-2012-6588?

myre business directory: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2012-6588 being exploited?

CVE-2012-6588 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-2012-6588 affect?

CVE-2012-6588 affects myre business directory. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). SQL injection vulnerability in links.php in MYRE Business Directory allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the cat parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2012-6588?

Priority 47/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

Software pages

PHP vulnerabilities

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