CVE-2008-4353 SQL injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the cat_id parameter in Linkarity's link.php, potentially compromising database integrity.
- 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-2008-4353?
CVE-2008-4353 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 link.php in Linkarity allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the cat_id parameter. NOTE: although one component of Linkarity is distributable PHP code, this issue might be site-specific. If so, it should not be included in CVE.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-4353?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Linkarity Linkarity.
How do I fix CVE-2008-4353?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-4353 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-2008-4353 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-4353 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-gcc8-9gxh-w296.