CVE-2008-4623 SQL injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the feed_id parameter in the DS-Syndicate Joomla component.
- 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-2008-4623?
CVE-2008-4623 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 21 Oct 2008. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
SQL injection vulnerability in the DS-Syndicate (com_ds-syndicate) component 1.1.1 for Joomla allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the feed_id parameter to index2.php.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-4623?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Martin Diphoorn Com Ds-Syndicate.
How do I fix CVE-2008-4623?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-4623 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-2008-4623 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-4623 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-w8vg-6chr-m895.