CVE-2008-5589 SQL injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via login parameters in RankEm, potentially accessing or modifying database contents.
- 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-2008-5589?
CVE-2008-5589 is a high-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 processlogin.asp in Katy Whitton RankEm allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) txtusername parameter (aka username field) or the (2) txtpassword parameter (aka password field). NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-5589?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Katywhitton Rankem.
How do I fix CVE-2008-5589?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-5589 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-2008-5589 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-5589 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-47w8-7vqq-wch7.