CVE-2008-5586 SQL injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the search parameter in Check Up New Generation when magic_quotes_gpc is disabled.
- 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-2008-5586?
CVE-2008-5586 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 16 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 findoffice.php in Check Up New Generation (aka Check New) 4.52, when magic_quotes_gpc is disabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the search parameter.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-5586?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Check Up Check New.
How do I fix CVE-2008-5586?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-5586 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-2008-5586 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-5586 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-3qmj-gxp7-229g.