CVE-2003-0025 SQL injection in n/a

High 7.5 Published 15 Jan 2003 Updated 8 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can exploit SQL injection in IMP webmail to access unauthorized database data and potentially escalate privileges.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: Available

What is CVE-2003-0025?

CVE-2003-0025 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 15 Jan 2003. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in IMP 2.2.8 and earlier allow remote attackers to perform unauthorized database activities and possibly gain privileges via certain database functions such as check_prefs() in db.pgsql, as demonstrated using mailbox.php3.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2003-0025?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Horde Imp.

How do I fix CVE-2003-0025?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

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-2003-0025 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2003-0025 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as DSA-229, GHSA-gxcm-7q4w-hgwc.