CVE-2008-3416 SQL injection in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the username parameter in IceBB, potentially compromising database integrity and confidentiality.

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-2008-3416?

CVE-2008-3416 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 31 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 modules/members.php in IceBB before 1.0-rc9.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the username parameter in a members action to index.php, related to an incorrect protection mechanism in the clean_string function in includes/functions.php.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-3416?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Icebb Icebb.

How do I fix CVE-2008-3416?

No fix has been published for CVE-2008-3416 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-2008-3416 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-3416 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-j8hj-v8wh-2hcf.

Is CVE-2008-3416 in your software?

Upload an SBOM and sbomify checks it against every vulnerability here, every day.

Check your SBOMs for free