CVE-2008-5778 SQL injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the linkid parameter in report.php, potentially compromising the database.
- 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-2008-5778?
CVE-2008-5778 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 30 Dec 2008. It can be exploited over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
SQL injection vulnerability in report.php in Free Links Directory Script (FLDS) 1.2a allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the linkid parameter.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-5778?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Flds Script Flds.
How do I fix CVE-2008-5778?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-5778 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-2008-5778 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-5778 exists.
Public exploit code: 2 Exploit-DB entries.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-v299-cg5h-hfqq.