CVE-2008-5998 SQL injection in n/a
Authenticated users with specific permissions can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the Ajax Checklist module save function.
- 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-2008-5998?
CVE-2008-5998 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 28 Jan 2009. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in the ajax_checklist_save function in the Ajax Checklist module 5.x before 5.x-1.1 for Drupal allow remote authenticated users, with "update ajax checklists" permissions, to execute arbitrary SQL commands via a save operation, related to the (1) nid, (2) qid, and (3) state parameters.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-5998?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Drupal Ajax Checklist.
How do I fix CVE-2008-5998?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-5998 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-2008-5998 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-5998 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-6f6h-rwhv-q9gg.