CVE-2008-3718 SQL injection in n/a
Authenticated users can execute arbitrary SQL commands via vulnerable parameters in cyberBB, potentially compromising database integrity and confidentiality.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2008-3718?
CVE-2008-3718 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 20 Aug 2008. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in cyberBB 0.6 allow remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) id parameter to show_topic.php and the (2) user parameter to profile.php.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-3718?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Cyberbb Cyberbb.
How do I fix CVE-2008-3718?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-3718 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-2008-3718 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-3718 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-6x4c-v6ww-34gf.