CVE-2008-6180 SQL injection in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the nlb3 cookie in NewLife Blogger, potentially compromising database integrity and confidentiality.

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-2008-6180?

CVE-2008-6180 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 19 Feb 2009. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

SQL injection vulnerability in system/nlb_user.class.php in NewLife Blogger 3.0 and earlier, and possibly 3.3.1, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the nlb3 cookie.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-6180?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Newlife Blogger Newlife Blogger.

How do I fix CVE-2008-6180?

No fix has been published for CVE-2008-6180 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-2008-6180 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-6180 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-pjv6-mw7h-w83g.

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