CVE-2008-5977 SQL injection in n/a

High 7.5 Published 27 Jan 2009 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the adname parameter in the forgot password form of PHP JOBWEBSITE PRO.

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-2008-5977?

CVE-2008-5977 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

SQL injection vulnerability in siteadmin/forgot.php in PHP JOBWEBSITE PRO allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the adname parameter in a Submit action.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-5977?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Preprojects Php Jobwebsite Pro.

How do I fix CVE-2008-5977?

No fix has been published for CVE-2008-5977 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-2008-5977 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-5977 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-23fp-xqj8-q68w.