CVE-2007-4505 SQL injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the cat parameter in the RemoSitory component for Mambo.
- 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-2007-4505?
CVE-2007-4505 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 23 Aug 2007. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
SQL injection vulnerability in index.php in the RemoSitory component (com_remository) for Mambo allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the cat parameter in a selectcat action.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-4505?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Mambo Remository, Mamboserver Mambo.
How do I fix CVE-2007-4505?
No fix has been published for CVE-2007-4505 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-2007-4505 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2007-4505 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-6mgw-cv29-m4qm.