CVE-2008-2087 SQL injection in n/a

Medium 6.8 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the host_id parameter in search_result.php when magic_quotes_gpc is disabled.

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-2008-2087?

CVE-2008-2087 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 6 May 2008. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

SQL injection vulnerability in search_result.php in Softbiz Web Host Directory Script, when magic_quotes_gpc is disabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the host_id parameter, a different vector than CVE-2005-3817.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-2087?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Softbizscripts Web Hosting Directory Script.

How do I fix CVE-2008-2087?

No fix has been published for CVE-2008-2087 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-2008-2087 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-2087 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-hp6g-q29f-jr3v.

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