CVE-2008-5486 SQL injection in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the id parameter in admin.php, potentially compromising database integrity and confidentiality.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
An administrator
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2008-5486?

CVE-2008-5486 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 12 Dec 2008. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.

Official description

SQL injection vulnerability in admin.php in TurnkeyForms Text Link Sales allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the id parameter.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-5486?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Turnkeyforms Text Link Sales.

How do I fix CVE-2008-5486?

No fix has been published for CVE-2008-5486 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-2008-5486 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-5486 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-5r67-x99x-g9gm.

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