CVE-2008-5208 SQL injection in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the User-Agent header in the Datsogallery Joomla plugin, potentially 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-2008-5208?

CVE-2008-5208 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 24 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 sub_votepic.php in the Datsogallery (com_datsogallery) module 1.6 for Joomla! allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the User-Agent HTTP header.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-5208?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Joomla Com Datsogallery.

How do I fix CVE-2008-5208?

No fix has been published for CVE-2008-5208 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-2008-5208 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-5208 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-jfvj-f842-8cff.

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