CVE-2008-5641 SQL injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via login parameters in Active Photo Gallery, potentially compromising database integrity and confidentiality.
- 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-2008-5641?
CVE-2008-5641 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 account.asp in Active Photo Gallery 6.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) username and (2) password parameters.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-5641?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Activewebsoftwares Active Photo Gallery.
How do I fix CVE-2008-5641?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-5641 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-2008-5641 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-5641 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-x6h2-vr5p-2w5v.