CVE-2008-5882 SQL injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the login page, potentially compromising the database.
- 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-2008-5882?
CVE-2008-5882 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 9 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 login.asp in Citrix Application Gateway - Broadcast Server (BCS) before 6.1, as used by Avaya AG250 - Broadcast Server before 2.0 and possibly other products, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the txtUID parameter.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-5882?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Avaya Broadcast Server, Citrix Broadcast Server.
How do I fix CVE-2008-5882?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-5882 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-2008-5882 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-5882 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-638j-3c7c-6fjw.