CVE-2004-1737 SQL injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands and bypass authentication in Cacti via the login form parameters.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2004-1737?
CVE-2004-1737 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Gentoo Linux, published on 26 Feb 2005. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
SQL injection vulnerability in auth_login.php in Cacti 0.8.5a allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands and bypass authentication via the (1) username or (2) password parameters.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2004-1737?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Gentoo Linux, The Cacti Group Cacti.
How do I fix CVE-2004-1737?
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-2004-1737 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2004-1737 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in Gentoo Linux
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2004-1737, GHSA-v3h5-fhg8-jp65.