CVE-2005-4040 SQL injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via search parameters in FileLister, potentially compromising database integrity and confidentiality.
- 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-2005-4040?
CVE-2005-4040 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 6 Dec 2005. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
SQL injection vulnerability in FileLister 0.51 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the search parameters, possibly the searchwhat parameter to definesearch.jsp.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-4040?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Tawbaware Filelister.
How do I fix CVE-2005-4040?
No fix has been published for CVE-2005-4040 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-2005-4040 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2005-4040 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-g582-rhhm-jpjg.