CVE-2008-2501 SQL injection in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via vulnerable parameters in PHPhotoalbum, 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-2008-2501?

CVE-2008-2501 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 29 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 PHPhotoalbum 0.5 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) album parameter to thumbnails.php and the (2) pid parameter to displayimage.php.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-2501?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Henning Stoverud Phphotoalbum.

How do I fix CVE-2008-2501?

No fix has been published for CVE-2008-2501 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-2008-2501 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-2501 exists.

Public exploit code: 2 Exploit-DB entries.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-pqg4-j75f-mj9m.

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