Which products and versions are affected by CVE-2012-3951?

Affected: Scrutinizer (Sonicwall). The full list is in the CVE brief.

Is CVE-2012-3951 being exploited in the wild?

It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.

Is CVE-2012-3951 in the CISA KEV catalog?

No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

Is there a public exploit for CVE-2012-3951?

Public exploit code is available.

Is there a fix for CVE-2012-3951?

Fixed versions are available, including Scrutinizer 9.0.1.19899.

How urgently should CVE-2012-3951 be patched?

Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

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CVE-2012-3951

HighPublic exploit

The MySQL component in Plixer Scrutinizer (aka Dell SonicWALL Scrutinizer) 9.0.1.19899 and earlier has a default password of admin for the (1) scrutinizer and (2) scrutremote accounts, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via a TCP session.

Published Jul 31, 2012 · Updated Apr 28, 2026

Key Facts

Patch immediately

CVE-2012-3951 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.5 v2) affecting Scrutinizer (Sonicwall).
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
EPSS estimates a 52% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Fixed versions are available, including Scrutinizer 9.0.1.19899.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

CVSS v2

7.5

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)

52%

Higher than 98.9% 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

Affected Products

1 affected entries in total

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
ScrutinizerSonicwall	See advisory	9.0.1.19899

Patched Releases

Scrutinizer

9.0.1.19899

Timeline

Publicly disclosed
Jul 31, 2012
Last updated
Apr 28, 2026

Weakness Type

CWE-89 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')

References

advisoryhttp://www.plixer.com/Press-Releases/plixer-releases-9-5-2.html
exploitMSF scrutinizer_upload_exec.rb
exploitExploitDB-20355
exploithttps://www.trustwave.com/spiderlabs/advisories/TWSL2012-014.txt

FAQ

Common Questions.

The MySQL component in Plixer Scrutinizer (aka Dell SonicWALL Scrutinizer) 9.0.1.19899 and earlier has a default password of admin for the (1) scrutinizer and (2) scrutremote accounts, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via a TCP session.
Affected: Scrutinizer (Sonicwall). 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 Scrutinizer 9.0.1.19899.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

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