CVE-2008-6029 SQL injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the search parameter in BuzzyWall when magic_quotes_gpc is disabled.
- 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-2008-6029?
CVE-2008-6029 is a medium-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 search.php in BuzzyWall 1.3.1 and earlier, when magic_quotes_gpc is disabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the search parameter.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-6029?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Buzzywall Buzzywall.
How do I fix CVE-2008-6029?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-6029 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-2008-6029 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-6029 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-27f5-rr2j-r368.