CVE-2008-5974 SQL injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via login fields in Active Price Comparison, potentially accessing or modifying database contents.
- 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-2008-5974?
CVE-2008-5974 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 27 Jan 2009. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in login.aspx in Active Price Comparison 4.0 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) password and (2) username fields.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-5974?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Activewebsoftwares Active Price Comparison.
How do I fix CVE-2008-5974?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-5974 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-2008-5974 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-5974 exists.
Public exploit code: 2 Exploit-DB entries.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-8mmx-p462-64v7.