CVE-2008-5928 SQL injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the id parameter in redir.php, 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-2008-5928?
CVE-2008-5928 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 21 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 redir.php in Free Links Directory Script (FLDS) 1.2a allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the id parameter.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-5928?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Flds-Script Flds.
How do I fix CVE-2008-5928?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-5928 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-2008-5928 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-5928 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-wq6x-hch8-p52w.