CVE-2008-5970 SQL injection in n/a

Medium 6.5 Published Updated

Authenticated attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the id parameter in profile_social.php, compromising database integrity and confidentiality.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2008-5970?

CVE-2008-5970 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 27 Jan 2009. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

SQL injection vulnerability in profile_social.php in i-Net Solution Orkut Clone allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the id parameter.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-5970?

It affects 1 product.

Products include I-Netsolution Orkut Clone.

How do I fix CVE-2008-5970?

No fix has been published for CVE-2008-5970 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-2008-5970 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-5970 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-2vrm-7qj8-c74h.

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