CVE-2008-0461 SQL injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands in PHP-Nuke's Search module if magic_quotes_gpc is disabled, 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-2008-0461?
CVE-2008-0461 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Francisco Burzi Php-Nuke, published on 25 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 index.php in the Search module in PHP-Nuke 8.0 FINAL and earlier, when magic_quotes_gpc is disabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the sid parameter in a comments action to modules.php. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-0461?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Francisco Burzi Php-Nuke.
How do I fix CVE-2008-0461?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-0461 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-2008-0461 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-0461 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in Francisco Burzi Php-Nuke
Sources
Also known as GHSA-58jg-8r7f-phv2.