CVE-2008-0173 SQL injection in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via RSS exports in Gforge, 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
Available

What is CVE-2008-0173?

CVE-2008-0173 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 15 Jan 2008. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

SQL injection vulnerability in Gforge 4.6.99 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via unspecified parameters, related to RSS exports.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-0173?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Gforge Gforge.

How do I fix CVE-2008-0173?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

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-2008-0173 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-0173 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as DSA-1459-1, GHSA-3348-c2xh-h9pw.

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