CVE-2008-6028 SQL injection in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the parent_id parameter in list.php, potentially compromising library data.

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-2008-6028?

CVE-2008-6028 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 3 Feb 2009. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

SQL injection vulnerability in list.php in University of Queensland Library Fez 1.3 and 2.0 RC1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the parent_id parameter in a subject action.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-6028?

It affects 1 product.

Products include University of Queensland Fez.

How do I fix CVE-2008-6028?

No fix has been published for CVE-2008-6028 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-2008-6028 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-6028 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-5r7m-2m37-wmpq.

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