CVE-2007-5189 SQL injection in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via parameters in mes_add.php 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-2007-5189?

CVE-2007-5189 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 3 Oct 2007. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in mes_add.php in x-script GuestBook 1.3a, when magic_quotes_gpc is disabled, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) name, (2) email, (3) icq, and (4) website parameters.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-5189?

It affects 1 product.

Products include X-Script Guestbook.

How do I fix CVE-2007-5189?

No fix has been published for CVE-2007-5189 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-2007-5189 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2007-5189 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-7qm2-v5qr-45cg.

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