CVE-2005-3408 SQL injection in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the limit parameter in news.php, potentially compromising the database.

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-2005-3408?

CVE-2005-3408 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 1 Nov 2005. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

SQL injection vulnerability in news.php in gCards version 1.43 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the limit parameter.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-3408?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Greg Neustaetter Gcards.

How do I fix CVE-2005-3408?

No fix has been published for CVE-2005-3408 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-2005-3408 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2005-3408 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-2jpr-j4c2-5fwj.

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