CVE-2008-5571 SQL injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via login parameters in Professional Download Assistant, 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-2008-5571?
CVE-2008-5571 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 15 Dec 2008. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
SQL injection vulnerability in admin/login.asp in Professional Download Assistant 0.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) uname parameter (aka user field) or the (2) psw parameter (aka passwd field). NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-5571?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Dotnetindex Professional Download Assistant.
How do I fix CVE-2008-5571?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-5571 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-2008-5571 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-5571 exists.
Public exploit code: 2 Exploit-DB entries.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-7645-v67f-hhv7.