CVE-2002-1482 SQL injection in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published 18 Mar 2003 Updated 8 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can gain administrative privileges via SQL injection in the login form when magic_quotes_gpc is disabled.

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-2002-1482?

CVE-2002-1482 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 18 Mar 2003. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

SQL injection vulnerability in login.php for phpGB 1.20 and earlier, when magic_quotes_gpc is not enabled, allows remote attackers to gain administrative privileges via SQL code in the password entry.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-1482?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Phpgb Phpgb.

How do I fix CVE-2002-1482?

No fix has been published for CVE-2002-1482 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-2002-1482 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2002-1482 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-g4g9-vhf3-m2x9.