CVE-2008-0270 SQL injection in n/a

Medium 6.0 Published 15 Jan 2008 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote authenticated users can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the sContext parameter in TaskFreak!.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2008-0270?

CVE-2008-0270 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 15 Jan 2008. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

SQL injection vulnerability in index.php in TaskFreak! 0.6.1 and earlier allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the sContext parameter.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-0270?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Taskfreak Taskfreak.

How do I fix CVE-2008-0270?

No fix has been published for CVE-2008-0270 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-2008-0270 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-0270 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-g82c-4c5m-jmpw.