CVE-2008-5813 SQL injection in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the ID parameter in SPIP, 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
Available

What is CVE-2008-5813?

CVE-2008-5813 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Spip Spip, published on 2 Jan 2009. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

SQL injection vulnerability in inc/rubriques.php in SPIP 1.8 before 1.8.3b, 1.9 before 1.9.2g, and 2.0 before 2.0.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the ID parameter. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-5813?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Spip Spip.

How do I fix CVE-2008-5813?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

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-2008-5813 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-5813 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2008-5813, GHSA-wj8j-58jx-v347.

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