CVE-2008-1640 SQL injection in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the view_id parameter in the JGS-Treffen addon for Woltlab Burning Board.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not stated
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2008-1640?

CVE-2008-1640 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 2 Apr 2008. It can be exploited over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

SQL injection vulnerability in jgs_treffen.php in the JGS-XA JGS-Treffen 2.0.2 and earlier addon for Woltlab Burning Board (wBB) allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the view_id parameter in an ansicht action.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-1640?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Jgs-Xa Jgs Treffen.

How do I fix CVE-2008-1640?

No fix has been published for CVE-2008-1640 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-2008-1640 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-1640 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-jwpf-wj29-5r92.

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