CVE-2008-5573 SQL injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via login parameters in Poll Pro, potentially compromising database integrity and confidentiality.
- 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-2008-5573?
CVE-2008-5573 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 the login feature in Poll Pro 2.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) Password and (2) username parameters.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-5573?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Adcomplete Poll Pro.
How do I fix CVE-2008-5573?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-5573 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-2008-5573 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-5573 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-hgj3-jwf3-f7f7.