CVE-2008-1789 SQL injection in n/a

Medium 6.8 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the forum parameter in Prozilla Forum, potentially compromising database integrity and confidentiality.

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-2008-1789?

CVE-2008-1789 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 15 Apr 2008. It can be exploited over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

SQL injection vulnerability in forum.php in Prozilla Forum allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the forum parameter.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-1789?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Prozilla Forum.

How do I fix CVE-2008-1789?

No fix has been published for CVE-2008-1789 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-2008-1789 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-1789 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-2wj4-5wq5-7h63.

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