CVE-2008-0920 SQL injection in n/a
Authenticated attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the portname parameter in OSSIM, potentially compromising database integrity and confidentiality.
- 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-2008-0920?
CVE-2008-0920 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 22 Feb 2008. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
SQL injection vulnerability in port/modifyportform.php in Open Source Security Information Management (OSSIM) 0.9.9 rc5 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the portname parameter, which is not properly handled by a validation regular expression.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-0920?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Open Source Security Information Management Os-Sim.
How do I fix CVE-2008-0920?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-0920 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-2008-0920 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-0920 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-26r4-c2j9-3fcx.