CVE-2008-1841 SQL injection in n/a

Medium 6.8 Published 16 Apr 2008 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the session_id variable in Coppermine Photo Gallery, potentially compromising database integrity.

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-2008-1841?

CVE-2008-1841 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 16 Apr 2008. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

SQL injection vulnerability in the session handling functionality in bridge/coppermine.inc.php in Coppermine Photo Gallery (CPG) 1.4.17 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via an input field associated with the session_id variable, as exploited in the wild in April 2008. NOTE: the fix for CVE-2008-1840 was intended to address this vulnerability, but is actually inapplicable.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-1841?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Coppermine Coppermine Photo Gallery.

How do I fix CVE-2008-1841?

No fix has been published for CVE-2008-1841 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-2008-1841 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-1841 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-p5rf-j39p-frph.