CVE-2001-0425 SQL injection in n/a

High 7.5 Published 24 May 2001 Updated 8 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can gain privileges in AdCycle by injecting SQL via a malformed Agent header, bypassing login verification.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2001-0425?

CVE-2001-0425 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 24 May 2001. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

AdLibrary.pm in AdCycle 0.78b allows remote attackers to gain privileges to AdCycle via a malformed Agent: header in the HTTP request, which is inserted into a resulting SQL query that is used to verify login information.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2001-0425?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Adcycle Adcycle.

How do I fix CVE-2001-0425?

No fix has been published for CVE-2001-0425 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Use parameterised queries everywhere and never build SQL by joining strings. Upgrade affected software first; a web application firewall only buys time. More about SQL injection.

Is CVE-2001-0425 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2001-0425 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-7hqf-49cq-v3f3.