CVE-2008-3118 SQL injection in n/a

High 7.5 Published 10 Jul 2008 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the vid parameter in play.php, potentially compromising the 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-2008-3118?

CVE-2008-3118 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 10 Jul 2008. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

SQL injection vulnerability in play.php in PHPmotion 2.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the vid parameter.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-3118?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Phpmotion Phpmotion.

How do I fix CVE-2008-3118?

No fix has been published for CVE-2008-3118 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-2008-3118 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-3118 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-8pg3-5757-xvh2.