CVE-2008-6091 SQL injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands in BMForum via the tagname parameter when magic_quotes_gpc is disabled.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not stated
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2008-6091?
CVE-2008-6091 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 9 Feb 2009. It can be exploited over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
SQL injection vulnerability in plugins.php in BMForum 5.6, when magic_quotes_gpc is disabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the tagname parameter.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-6091?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Bmforum Bmforum.
How do I fix CVE-2008-6091?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-6091 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-2008-6091 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-6091 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-xw84-2x9q-x3m5.