CVE-2008-2381 SQL injection in n/a

High 7.5 Published 2 Jan 2009 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the comments variable in the GroupJoinRequest create function, potentially compromising data integrity and confidentiality.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: Available

What is CVE-2008-2381?

CVE-2008-2381 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 2 Jan 2009. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

SQL injection vulnerability in the create function in common/include/GroupJoinRequest.class in GForge 4.5 and 4.6 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the comments variable.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-2381?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Gforge Gforge.

How do I fix CVE-2008-2381?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

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-2008-2381 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-2381 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-w84p-rw5x-5fr9.