CVE-2008-5163 SQL injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the id parameter in viewarticle.php and viewarticle2.php, compromising database integrity.
- 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-2008-5163?
CVE-2008-5163 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 19 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 The Rat CMS Pre-Alpha 2 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the id parameter to (1) viewarticle.php and (2) viewarticle2.php.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-5163?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Theratstudios the Rat Cms.
How do I fix CVE-2008-5163?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-5163 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-2008-5163 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-5163 exists.
Public exploit code: 2 Exploit-DB entries.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-xgj7-qp9r-4v2c.