CVE-2008-5859 SQL injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands in Constructr CMS via the show_page parameter when specific PHP settings are enabled.
- 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-2008-5859?
CVE-2008-5859 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 6 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 index.php in Constructr CMS 3.02.5 and earlier, when register_globals is enabled and magic_quotes_gpc is disabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the show_page parameter.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-5859?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Constructr Constructr-Cms.
How do I fix CVE-2008-5859?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-5859 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-2008-5859 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-5859 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-8j4p-hm4m-gch2.