CVE-2008-1872 SQL injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the arcmonth parameter in Comdev News Publisher, potentially compromising database integrity and confidentiality.
- 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-2008-1872?
CVE-2008-1872 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 17 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 home.news.php in Comdev News Publisher 4.1.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the arcmonth parameter. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-1872?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Comdev Comdev News Publisher.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1872?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-1872 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-2008-1872 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-1872 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-8rjw-g6r5-4rp4.