CVE-2008-6189 SQL injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the offset parameter in GForge, potentially compromising database integrity and confidentiality.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not stated
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2008-6189?
CVE-2008-6189 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 19 Feb 2009. It can be exploited over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
SQL injection vulnerability in GForge 4.5.19 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the offset parameter to (1) new/index.php, (2) news/index.php, and (3) top/topusers.php, which is not properly handled in database-pgsql.php.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-6189?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Gforge Gforge.
How do I fix CVE-2008-6189?
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-2008-6189 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-6189 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-6v3f-rwg9-w274.