CVE-2008-4590 SQL injection in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via login and news parameters, potentially compromising data 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-2008-4590?

CVE-2008-4590 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 16 Oct 2008. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in Stash 1.0.3 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via (1) the username parameter to admin/login.php and (2) the post parameter to admin/news.php.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-4590?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Stash Stash.

How do I fix CVE-2008-4590?

No fix has been published for CVE-2008-4590 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-2008-4590 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-4590 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-c4qx-x23h-48j9.

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