CVE-2007-0693 SQL injection in n/a

Medium 6.8 Published 30 May 2007 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the catid parameter in DGNews, potentially leading to data theft or modification.

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-2007-0693?

CVE-2007-0693 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 30 May 2007. 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 DGNews 2.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the catid parameter in a newslist action. NOTE: this issue can produce resultant cross-site scripting (XSS).

Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-0693?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Dian Gemilang Dgnews.

How do I fix CVE-2007-0693?

No fix has been published for CVE-2007-0693 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-2007-0693 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2007-0693 exists.

Public exploit code: 2 Exploit-DB entries.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-3pvc-g892-vvj8.