CVE-2008-0879 SQL injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the cid parameter in the Web_Links module of PHP-Nuke.
- 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-2008-0879?
CVE-2008-0879 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 21 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 modules.php in the Web_Links module for PHP-Nuke allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the cid parameter in a viewlink action.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-0879?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Phpnuke Web Links Module.
How do I fix CVE-2008-0879?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-0879 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-2008-0879 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-0879 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-gxxg-g22w-m8r2.