CVE-2008-4161 SQL injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands and conduct session fixation attacks via crafted parameters in Assetman.
- 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-2008-4161?
CVE-2008-4161 is a medium-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 search_inv.php in Assetman 2.5b allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands and conduct session fixation attacks via a combination of crafted order and order_by parameters in a search_all action.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-4161?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Assetman Assetman.
How do I fix CVE-2008-4161?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-4161 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-2008-4161 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-4161 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-j7hx-35fh-hv99.