CVE-2008-5191 SQL injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via vulnerable parameters in SePortal, potentially accessing or modifying database contents.
- 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-2008-5191?
CVE-2008-5191 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 21 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 SePortal 2.4 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) poll_id parameter to poll.php and the (2) sp_id parameter to staticpages.php.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-5191?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Seportal Seportal.
How do I fix CVE-2008-5191?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-5191 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-2008-5191 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-5191 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module and 3 Exploit-DB entries.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-644v-hf89-5j5c.