CVE-2008-4347 SQL injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the newsid parameter in pNews, 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-2008-4347?
CVE-2008-4347 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 30 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 newskom.php in Powie pNews 2.03 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the newsid parameter.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-4347?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Powie Pnews.
How do I fix CVE-2008-4347?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-4347 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-2008-4347 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-4347 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-pgh5-x6gv-9p7r.