CVE-2008-5817 SQL injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via login fields, potentially accessing or modifying database contents.
- 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-2008-5817?
CVE-2008-5817 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 2 Jan 2009. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in index.php in Web Scribble Solutions webClassifieds 2005 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) user and (2) password fields in a sign_in action.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-5817?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Web Scribble Solutions Webclassifieds.
How do I fix CVE-2008-5817?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-5817 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-2008-5817 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-5817 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-x6r6-328j-gcjv.