CVE-2008-5633 SQL injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the registration form, 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-2008-5633?
CVE-2008-5633 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 register.asp in ActiveVotes 2.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) username and (2) password parameters, possibly related to start.asp. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-5633?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Activewebsoftwares Activevotes.
How do I fix CVE-2008-5633?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-5633 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-2008-5633 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-5633 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-wxxh-p7c3-p3xm.