CVE-2008-3191 SQL injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via profile fields in mForum when magic_quotes_gpc is disabled, requiring user interaction.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2008-3191?
CVE-2008-3191 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 16 Jul 2008. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in usercp.php in mForum 0.1a, when magic_quotes_gpc is disabled, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) City, (2) Interest, (3) Email, (4) Icq, (5) msn, or (6) Yahoo Messenger field in an edit_profile action.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-3191?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Marcioforum Mforum.
How do I fix CVE-2008-3191?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-3191 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-2008-3191 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-3191 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-q3jf-j7gq-3h67.