CVE-2012-2911

SiliSoftware backupDB <1.2.7a - XSS

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2012-2911. PoCs published by LiquidWorm.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit demonstrates a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in backupDB() 1.2.7a by injecting a malicious script via the 'onlyDB' parameter. The script executes in the context of the affected site, potentially stealing cookie-based authentication credentials.

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in backupDB.php in SiliSoftware backupDB() 1.2.7a allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the onlyDB parameter.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by LiquidWorm · textwebappsphp
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/37208

This exploit demonstrates a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in backupDB() 1.2.7a by injecting a malicious script via the 'onlyDB' parameter. The script executes in the context of the affected site, potentially stealing cookie-based authentication credentials.

Classification
Working Poc 90%
Attack Type
Xss
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: backupDB() 1.2.7a
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Access to the vulnerable backupDB.php endpoint
MITRE ATT&CK
mistral-large-3 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (4)

Core 4
Core References
Exploit vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/53575
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_xf
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/75710

Scores

EPSS 0.0162
EPSS Percentile 73.3%

Details

CWE
CWE-79
Status published
Products (1)
silisoftware/backupdb\(\) 1.2.7a
Published May 21, 2012
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026