CVE-2008-0422 SQL injection in n/a

High 7.5 Published 23 Jan 2008 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the id parameter in mail.php, potentially compromising the database.

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-2008-0422?

CVE-2008-0422 is a high-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 mail.php in boastMachine (aka bMachine) 3.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the id parameter.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-0422?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Boastmachine Boastmachine.

How do I fix CVE-2008-0422?

No fix has been published for CVE-2008-0422 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-2008-0422 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-0422 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-5x75-7qcc-g97p.