CVE-2008-2996 SQL injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands in Gravity Board X if magic_quotes_gpc is disabled, allowing data access or modification.
- 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-2008-2996?
CVE-2008-2996 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 3 Jul 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 index.php in Gravity Board X (GBX) 2.0 Beta, when magic_quotes_gpc is disabled, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) searchquery parameter in a getsearch action, and the (2) board_id parameter in a viewboard action.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-2996?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Gravityboardx Gravity Board X.
How do I fix CVE-2008-2996?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-2996 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-2008-2996 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-2996 exists.
Public exploit code: 2 Exploit-DB entries.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-qc5h-5mc6-5cc9.