CVE-2008-2521 SQL injection in n/a

Medium 6.5 Published 3 Jun 2008 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Authenticated users can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the fid parameter in YABSoft Mega File Hosting Script.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2008-2521?

CVE-2008-2521 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 3 Jun 2008. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

SQL injection vulnerability in members.php in YABSoft Mega File Hosting Script (aka MFH or MFHS) 1.2 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the fid parameter.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-2521?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Yabsoft Mega File Hosting Script.

How do I fix CVE-2008-2521?

No fix has been published for CVE-2008-2521 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-2008-2521 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-2521 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-xx52-6w26-g473.