CVE-2008-5630 SQL injection in n/a

Medium 6.8 Published 17 Dec 2008 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the umprof_status parameter in Post Affiliate Pro, potentially compromising database integrity.

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

What is CVE-2008-5630?

CVE-2008-5630 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 17 Dec 2008. It can be exploited over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

SQL injection vulnerability in merchants/index.php in Post Affiliate Pro 3 and 3.1.4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the umprof_status parameter.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-5630?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Qualityunit Post Affiliate Pro.

How do I fix CVE-2008-5630?

No fix has been published for CVE-2008-5630 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-2008-5630 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-5630 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-m252-5c67-5535.