CVE-2008-0857 SQL injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the sortOrder parameter in the PMList page of WoltLab Burning Board.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2008-0857?
CVE-2008-0857 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 21 Feb 2008. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
SQL injection vulnerability in index.php in WoltLab Burning Board 3.0.3 PL 1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the sortOrder parameter to the PMList page.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-0857?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Woltlab Burning Board.
How do I fix CVE-2008-0857?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-0857 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-2008-0857 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-0857 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-cr56-5m96-j54c.