CVE-2008-5037 SQL injection in n/a

High 7.5 Published 12 Nov 2008 Updated 17 Sep 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the cid parameter in view.php, potentially compromising the database.

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-2008-5037?

CVE-2008-5037 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 12 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 view.php in ElkaGroup Image Gallery 1.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the cid parameter.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-5037?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Elkagroup Image Gallery.

How do I fix CVE-2008-5037?

No fix has been published for CVE-2008-5037 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-2008-5037 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-5037 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-cwrh-9rxp-73gv.