CVE-2008-6188 SQL injection in n/a

High 7.5 Published 19 Feb 2009 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the skill_edit parameter in Gforge, potentially accessing or modifying database contents.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: Available

What is CVE-2008-6188?

CVE-2008-6188 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 people/editprofile.php in Gforge 4.6 rc1 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the skill_edit[] parameter.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-6188?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Gforge Gforge.

How do I fix CVE-2008-6188?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

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-2008-6188 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-6188 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-5hmv-vx65-78rh.