CVE-2008-0388 SQL injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the user parameter in the WP-Forum plugin, potentially compromising database integrity.
- 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-2008-0388?
CVE-2008-0388 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 23 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 the WP-Forum 1.7.4 plugin for WordPress allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the user parameter in a showprofile action to the default URI.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-0388?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Wordpress Wp Forum.
How do I fix CVE-2008-0388?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-0388 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-2008-0388 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-0388 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-w49v-6qr7-cqmh.