CVE-2008-4157 SQL injection in n/a

High 7.5 Published 22 Sep 2008 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the cat parameter in groups.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-2008-4157?

CVE-2008-4157 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 22 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 groups.php in Vastal I-Tech phpVID 1.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the cat parameter, a different vector than CVE-2007-3610. NOTE: it was later reported that 1.2.3 is also affected.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-4157?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Vastal Phpvid.

How do I fix CVE-2008-4157?

No fix has been published for CVE-2008-4157 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-2008-4157 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-4157 exists.

Public exploit code: 2 Exploit-DB entries.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-r5cc-g84x-qhg2.