CVE-2008-2180 SQL injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands in cpLinks if magic_quotes_gpc is disabled, 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-2008-2180?
CVE-2008-2180 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 13 May 2008. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in cpLinks 1.03, when magic_quotes_gpc is disabled, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) admin_username parameter (aka the username field) to admin/index.php and the (2) search_text and (3) search_category parameters to search.php. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-2180?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Cplinks Cplinks.
How do I fix CVE-2008-2180?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-2180 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-2008-2180 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-2180 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-ppw5-2f8h-2w3p.