CVE-2008-6100 SQL injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via RSS parameters in Discussion Forums 2k 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-2008-6100?
CVE-2008-6100 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 10 Feb 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 Discussion Forums 2k 3.3, when magic_quotes_gpc is disabled, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) CatID parameter to (a) RSS1.php and (b) RSS2.php in misc/; and the (2) SubID parameter to (c) misc/RSS5.php.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-6100?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Berlios Discussion Forum 2k.
How do I fix CVE-2008-6100?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-6100 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-2008-6100 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-6100 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-7p86-5cc8-7grh.