CVE-2008-2460 SQL injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the search parameter in vBulletin, potentially accessing or modifying database contents.
- 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-2008-2460?
CVE-2008-2460 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Vbulletin Vbulletin, published on 27 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 faq.php in vBulletin 3.7.0 Gold allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the q parameter in a search action.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-2460?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Vbulletin Vbulletin.
How do I fix CVE-2008-2460?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-2460 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-2008-2460 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-2460 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Vbulletin Vbulletin
- CVE-2020-17496 vBulletin PHP Module Remote Code Execution
- CVE-2019-16759 vBulletin PHP Module Remote Code Execution
- CVE-2025-48827 vBulletin 5.0.0 through 5.7.5 and 6.0.0 through 6.0.3 allows unauthenticated users to invoke protected API controllers' methods when running
- CVE-2023-25135 Deserialization in n/a
- CVE-2020-7373 Code injection in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-8fwj-hx3w-q6cq.