CVE-2008-2916 SQL injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands in Pre ADS Portal via injection in category and software description parameters 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-2008-2916?
CVE-2008-2916 is a medium-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 Pre ADS Portal 2.0 and earlier, when magic_quotes_gpc is disabled, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) cid parameter to showcategory.php and the (2) id parameter to software-description.php.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-2916?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Preprojects Pre Ads Portal.
How do I fix CVE-2008-2916?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-2916 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-2008-2916 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-2916 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-8gqr-m8rh-5q87.