CVE-2008-2901 SQL injection in n/a

Medium 6.5 Published Updated

Authenticated users can execute arbitrary SQL commands in Family Connections CMS, potentially compromising database integrity and confidentiality.

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-2008-2901?

CVE-2008-2901 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 30 Jun 2008. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in Haudenschilt Family Connections CMS (FCMS) 1.4 allow remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) address parameter to addressbook.php, the (2) getnews parameter to familynews.php, and the (3) poll_id parameter to home.php in a results action.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-2901?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Haudenschilt Family Connections Cms.

How do I fix CVE-2008-2901?

No fix has been published for CVE-2008-2901 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-2008-2901 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-2901 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-r54g-7x82-7cf5.

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