CVE-2018-12942

Name: CVE-2018-12942
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-07-31T14:29:00.59+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.54%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-12942 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. SQL injection vulnerability in the "Users management" functionality in SeedDMS (formerly LetoDMS and MyDMS) before 5.1.8 allows authenticated attackers to manipulate an SQL query within the application by sending additional SQL commands to the application server. An attacker can use this vulnerability to perform malicious tasks such as to extract, change, or delete sensitive information within the database supporting the application, and potentially run system commands on the underlying operating system.. EPSS estimates a 1.54% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

SQL injection vulnerability in the "Users management" functionality in SeedDMS (formerly LetoDMS and MyDMS) before 5.1.8 allows authenticated attackers to manipulate an SQL query within the application by sending additional SQL commands to the application server. An attacker can use this vulnerability to perform malicious tasks such as to extract, change, or delete sensitive information within the database supporting the application, and potentially run system commands on the underlying operating system.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.54%

71.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-89

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Seeddms	Seeddms	< 5.1.8

References

https://sourceforge.net/p/seeddms/code/ci/seeddms-5.1.x/tree/CHANGELOGPatch, Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
https://www.contextis.com/resources/advisories/cve-2018-12942Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://sourceforge.net/p/seeddms/code/ci/seeddms-5.1.x/tree/CHANGELOGPatch, Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
https://www.contextis.com/resources/advisories/cve-2018-12942Patch, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 31, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-12942?

How severe is CVE-2018-12942?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-12942 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.54% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-12942?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST