CVE-2008-0616 SQL injection in n/a
Authenticated administrators can execute arbitrary SQL commands in the DMSGuestbook WordPress plugin, potentially compromising database integrity.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2008-0616?
CVE-2008-0616 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 6 Feb 2008. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.
Official description
SQL injection vulnerability in the administration panel in the DMSGuestbook 1.7.0 plugin for WordPress allows remote authenticated administrators to execute arbitrary SQL commands via unspecified vectors. NOTE: it is not clear whether this issue crosses privilege boundaries.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-0616?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Dmsguestbook Project Dmsguestbook.
How do I fix CVE-2008-0616?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-0616 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-2008-0616 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-0616 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-wcp5-xfjc-mh5j.