CVE-2008-2914 SQL injection in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the search module parameters, potentially compromising the job website database.

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-2008-2914?

CVE-2008-2914 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 30 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 jobseekers/JobSearch3.php (aka the search module) in PHP JOBWEBSITE PRO allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) kw or (2) position parameter. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-2914?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Preprojects Php Jobwebsite Pro.

How do I fix CVE-2008-2914?

No fix has been published for CVE-2008-2914 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-2008-2914 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-2914 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-2j6p-5g3r-q3w2.

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