CVE-2007-2520 SQL injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the authacc cookie in MyNews when magic_quotes_gpc is disabled.
- 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-2007-2520?
CVE-2007-2520 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 26 Jun 2007. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
SQL injection vulnerability in admin.php in MyNews 0.10, when magic_quotes_gpc is disabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the authacc cookie.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-2520?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Frank Mancuso Mynews.
How do I fix CVE-2007-2520?
No fix has been published for CVE-2007-2520 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-2007-2520 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2007-2520 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-g546-8rgj-38hx.