CVE-2008-5631 SQL injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the useremail or password parameters in start.asp, potentially compromising the database.
- 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-2008-5631?
CVE-2008-5631 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 17 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 start.asp in Active eWebquiz 8.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) useremail parameter (aka username field) or the (2) password parameter. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-5631?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Activewebsoftwares Active Ewebquiz.
How do I fix CVE-2008-5631?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-5631 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-2008-5631 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-5631 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-h5v7-7qm3-r9v2.