CVE-2001-1379 SQL injection in n/a
Remote attackers can bypass authentication and execute arbitrary SQL commands via injection in the username field of PostgreSQL authentication modules.
- 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-2001-1379?
CVE-2001-1379 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 26 Jul 2002. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The PostgreSQL authentication modules (1) mod_auth_pgsql 0.9.5, and (2) mod_auth_pgsql_sys 0.9.4, allow remote attackers to bypass authentication and execute arbitrary SQL via a SQL injection attack on the user name.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2001-1379?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Guiseppe Tanzilli and Matthias Eckermann Mod Auth Pgsql.
How do I fix CVE-2001-1379?
No fix has been published for CVE-2001-1379 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-2001-1379 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2001-1379 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-v948-4jmv-pmhm.