CVE-2008-5978 SQL injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the Email parameter in Ocean12 Mailing List Manager Gold, potentially compromising database integrity.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2008-5978?
CVE-2008-5978 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 Ocean12 Mailing List Manager Gold allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the Email parameter to (1) default.asp and (2) s_edit.asp.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-5978?
It affects 1 product.
Linux distribution packages (1)
eog openSUSE:Tumbleweed | All versions | 40.3-1.2 |
Products include Ocean12 Technologies Mailing List Manager.
How do I fix CVE-2008-5978?
Apply the vendor's patch.
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-2008-5978 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-5978 exists.
Public exploit code: 2 Exploit-DB entries.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-cxwx-7qgh-427w, openSUSE-SU-2024:10738-1.