CVE-2008-5088 SQL injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the ID parameter in email.php and question.php, 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-2008-5088?
CVE-2008-5088 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 14 Nov 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 PHPKB Knowledge Base Software 1.5 Professional allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the ID parameter to (1) email.php and (2) question.php, a different vector than CVE-2008-1909.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-5088?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Knowledgebase-Script Phpkb Knowledge Base Software.
How do I fix CVE-2008-5088?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-5088 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-2008-5088 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-5088 exists.
Public exploit code: 2 Exploit-DB entries.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-wv3m-v2c5-fj5x.