CVE-2008-4091 SQL injection in n/a

Medium 6.8 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the site parameter in Web Directory Script, 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-2008-4091?

CVE-2008-4091 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 15 Sep 2008. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

SQL injection vulnerability in index.php in Web Directory Script 1.5.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the site parameter in an open action.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-4091?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Source Workshop Web Directory Script.

How do I fix CVE-2008-4091?

No fix has been published for CVE-2008-4091 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-2008-4091 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-4091 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-7fqv-r2rr-7j5v.

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