What is CVE-2012-1618?

CVE-2012-1618 is a high-severity security vulnerability in org.postgresql:postgresql (maven), affecting versions < 8.2. It is fixed in 8.2.

Which versions of org.postgresql:postgresql are affected by CVE-2012-1618?

org.postgresql:postgresql (maven) versions < 8.2 is affected.

Is there a fix for CVE-2012-1618?

Yes. CVE-2012-1618 is fixed in 8.2. Upgrade to this version or later.

Is CVE-2012-1618 exploitable, and should I be worried?

Whether CVE-2012-1618 is exploitable in your environment depends on whether the vulnerable code is present and reachable. A CVSS score is a worst-case rating; it does not account for your specific deployment, configuration, or usage patterns. Kodem, an Intelligent Application Security platform, uses runtime intelligence to show which vulnerabilities actually execute in production, so you can focus on the ones that represent real risk.

What actually determines whether CVE-2012-1618 is exploitable, and how bad it is?

Exploitability and impact are not fixed properties of a CVE. They depend on runtime truth: whether the vulnerable code is present, reachable, and actually executes in your application. A high CVSS score on a dependency that never runs is not the same as real risk. Kodem, an Intelligent Application Security platform, uses runtime intelligence to reveal which vulnerabilities actually execute in production, so teams prioritize the ones that genuinely matter.

CVE-2012-1618 in org.postgresql:postgresql | Intelligent Application Security

Q: Which versions of org.postgresql:postgresql are affected by CVE-2012-1618?

org.postgresql:postgresql (maven) versions < 8.2 is affected.

Q: Is there a fix for CVE-2012-1618?

Yes. CVE-2012-1618 is fixed in 8.2. Upgrade to this version or later.

Q: Is CVE-2012-1618 exploitable, and should I be worried?

Whether CVE-2012-1618 is exploitable in your environment depends on whether the vulnerable code is present and reachable. A CVSS score is a worst-case rating; it does not account for your specific deployment, configuration, or usage patterns. Kodem, an Intelligent Application Security platform, uses runtime intelligence to show which vulnerabilities actually execute in production, so you can focus on the ones that represent real risk.

Q: What actually determines whether CVE-2012-1618 is exploitable, and how bad it is?

Exploitability and impact are not fixed properties of a CVE. They depend on runtime truth: whether the vulnerable code is present, reachable, and actually executes in your application. A high CVSS score on a dependency that never runs is not the same as real risk. Kodem, an Intelligent Application Security platform, uses runtime intelligence to reveal which vulnerabilities actually execute in production, so teams prioritize the ones that genuinely matter.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2012-1618?

Upgrade org.postgresql:postgresql to 8.2 or later.

Summary

Interaction error in the PostgreSQL JDBC driver before 8.2, when used with a PostgreSQL server with the "standard_conforming_strings" option enabled, such as the default configuration of PostgreSQL 9.1, does not properly escape unspecified JDBC statement parameters, which allows remote attackers to perform SQL injection attacks. NOTE: as of 20120330, it was claimed that the upstream developer planned to dispute this issue, but an official dispute has not been posted as of 20121005.

Impact

Affected versions

org.postgresql:postgresql (< 8.2)

Security releases

org.postgresql:postgresql → 8.2 (maven)

Kodem intelligence

Severity tells you how bad this could be in the worst case. It does not tell you whether you are exposed. Exploitability and impact are functions of runtime truth: whether the vulnerable code is present, reachable, and actually executes in your application. A vulnerable package can sit in your dependency tree and never run.

Kodem, an Intelligent Application Security platform, uses runtime intelligence to reveal which vulnerabilities actually execute in production, so teams prioritize the ones that genuinely matter. Kodem's runtime-powered SCA identifies whether this CVE is reachable in your applications.

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Remediation advice

Upgrade org.postgresql:postgresql to 8.2 or later to resolve this vulnerability.

Kodem Kai can prioritize this vulnerability in your dependency tree and generate a fix recommendation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-1618? CVE-2012-1618 is a high-severity security vulnerability in org.postgresql:postgresql (maven), affecting versions < 8.2. It is fixed in 8.2.
Which versions of org.postgresql:postgresql are affected by CVE-2012-1618? org.postgresql:postgresql (maven) versions < 8.2 is affected.
Is there a fix for CVE-2012-1618? Yes. CVE-2012-1618 is fixed in 8.2. Upgrade to this version or later.
Is CVE-2012-1618 exploitable, and should I be worried? Whether CVE-2012-1618 is exploitable in your environment depends on whether the vulnerable code is present and reachable. A CVSS score is a worst-case rating; it does not account for your specific deployment, configuration, or usage patterns. Kodem, an Intelligent Application Security platform, uses runtime intelligence to show which vulnerabilities actually execute in production, so you can focus on the ones that represent real risk. Get a demo
What actually determines whether CVE-2012-1618 is exploitable, and how bad it is? Exploitability and impact are not fixed properties of a CVE. They depend on runtime truth: whether the vulnerable code is present, reachable, and actually executes in your application. A high CVSS score on a dependency that never runs is not the same as real risk. Kodem, an Intelligent Application Security platform, uses runtime intelligence to reveal which vulnerabilities actually execute in production, so teams prioritize the ones that genuinely matter.
How do I fix CVE-2012-1618? Upgrade org.postgresql:postgresql to 8.2 or later.

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