CVE-2008-2673 SQL injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands in pNews CMS via the shownews parameter when magic_quotes_gpc is disabled.
- 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-2008-2673?
CVE-2008-2673 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 12 Jun 2008. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
SQL injection vulnerability in index.php in Powie pNews 2.08 and 2.10, when magic_quotes_gpc is disabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the shownews parameter.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-2673?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Powie Pnews.
How do I fix CVE-2008-2673?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-2673 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-2008-2673 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-2673 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-gq6p-fh2m-44wj.