CVE-2008-2823 SQL injection in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the post parameter in PHPeasyblog, 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-2008-2823?

CVE-2008-2823 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 23 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 newsarchive.php in PHPeasyblog (formerly phpeasynews) 1.13 RC2 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the post parameter.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-2823?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Phpeasynews Phpeasyblog.

How do I fix CVE-2008-2823?

No fix has been published for CVE-2008-2823 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-2008-2823 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-2823 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-vm4j-758r-m46j.

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