CVE-2008-2915 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 board 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-2008-2915?

CVE-2008-2915 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

Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in jobseekers/JobSearch.php (aka the search module) in Pre Job Board allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) position or (2) kw parameter.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-2915?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Preprojects Pre Job Board.

How do I fix CVE-2008-2915?

No fix has been published for CVE-2008-2915 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-2008-2915 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-2915 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-hxcg-7v57-386x.

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