CVE-2012-2576
CriticalPublic exploitSQL injection vulnerability in the LoginServlet page in SolarWinds Storage Manager before 5.1.2, SolarWinds Storage Profiler before 5.1.2, and SolarWinds Backup Profiler before 5.1.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the loginName field.
Published Dec 20, 2017 · Updated May 12, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2012-2576 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.8 v3) affecting Backup Profiler (Solarwinds), Storage Manager (Solarwinds), Storage Profiler (Solarwinds).
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 59% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Backup Profiler 5.1.2, Storage Manager 5.1.2, Storage Profiler 5.1.2.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
CVSS v3
9.8
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
59%
Higher than 99.1% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
No known
Not in a known-exploited catalog
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
SQL injection vulnerability in the LoginServlet page in SolarWinds Storage Manager before 5.1.2, SolarWinds Storage Profiler before 5.1.2, and SolarWinds Backup Profiler before 5.1.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the loginName field.
Affected Products
3 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Backup ProfilerSolarwinds | See advisory | 5.1.2 |
| Storage ManagerSolarwinds | See advisory | 5.1.2 |
| Storage ProfilerSolarwinds | See advisory | 5.1.2 |
Patched Releases
Backup Profiler
5.1.2
Storage Manager
5.1.2
Storage Profiler
5.1.2
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Dec 20, 2017
Last updated
May 12, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-89 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
References
- advisorysolarwnds-loginservlet-sql-injection(72680)
- advisory51639
- advisoryhttp://www.solarwinds.com/documentation/storage/storagemanager/docs/ReleaseNotes/vulnerability.htm
- exploitMSF solarwinds_storage_manager_sql.rb
- exploitExploitDB-18818
FAQ
Common Questions.
SQL injection vulnerability in the LoginServlet page in SolarWinds Storage Manager before 5.1.2, SolarWinds Storage Profiler before 5.1.2, and SolarWinds Backup Profiler before 5.1.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the loginName field.
Affected: Backup Profiler (Solarwinds); Storage Manager (Solarwinds); Storage Profiler (Solarwinds). The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Backup Profiler 5.1.2, Storage Manager 5.1.2, Storage Profiler 5.1.2.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
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