CVE-2008-5940 SQL injection in n/a

Medium 6.8 Published 22 Jan 2009 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands in MODx CMS via the searchid parameter when magic_quotes_gpc is disabled.

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-2008-5940?

CVE-2008-5940 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 22 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 MODx 0.9.6.2 and earlier, when magic_quotes_gpc is disabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the searchid parameter. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-5940?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Modxcms Modxcms.

How do I fix CVE-2008-5940?

No fix has been published for CVE-2008-5940 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-2008-5940 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-5940 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-4fwp-xrmm-hc68.