CVE-2008-1871 SQL injection in n/a
Authenticated users can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the cat_id parameter in Links Directory, potentially compromising database integrity.
- 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-2008-1871?
CVE-2008-1871 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 17 Apr 2008. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
SQL injection vulnerability in links.php in Scriptsagent.com Links Directory 1.1 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the cat_id parameter in a list action.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-1871?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Scriptsagent Links Directory.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1871?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-1871 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-2008-1871 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-1871 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-hqj8-fxpv-8qr3.