CVE-2008-4879 SQL injection in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the cat parameter in Maran PHP Shop, 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-2008-4879?

CVE-2008-4879 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 3 Nov 2008. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

SQL injection vulnerability in prod.php in Maran PHP Shop allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the cat parameter, a different vector than CVE-2008-4880.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-4879?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Maran Php Shop.

How do I fix CVE-2008-4879?

No fix has been published for CVE-2008-4879 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-2008-4879 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-4879 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-f29p-6qjp-hxmh.

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