CVE-2008-0761 SQL injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the user_id parameter in the Prince Clan Chess Club Joomla plugin.
- 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-2008-0761?
CVE-2008-0761 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 13 Feb 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 Prince Clan Chess Club (com_pcchess) 0.8 and earlier component for Joomla! allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the user_id parameter in a players action.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-0761?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Joomla Com Pcchess.
How do I fix CVE-2008-0761?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-0761 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-2008-0761 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-0761 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-7qpv-46q8-gxjc.