CVE-2008-5820 SQL injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the newsid parameter in eDNews_view.php, 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-2008-5820?
CVE-2008-5820 is a high-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
SQL injection vulnerability in eDNews_view.php in eDreamers eDNews 2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the newsid parameter.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-5820?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Edreamers Ednews.
How do I fix CVE-2008-5820?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-5820 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-2008-5820 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-5820 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-mch2-793w-vxg8.