CVE-2008-2088 SQL injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the id parameter in the news module, potentially compromising database integrity and confidentiality.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2008-2088?
CVE-2008-2088 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 6 May 2008. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.
Official description
SQL injection vulnerability in admin/news.php in PHP Forge 3.0 beta 2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the id parameter in the news module to admin.php.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-2088?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Phpforge Php Forge.
How do I fix CVE-2008-2088?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-2088 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-2008-2088 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-2088 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-2vpr-vq4j-xqcm.