CVE-2008-6220 SQL injection in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the login password parameter, potentially compromising the document management system's database.

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-2008-6220?

CVE-2008-6220 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 20 Feb 2009. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

SQL injection vulnerability in login.php in Simple Document Management System (SDMS) 1.1.5 and 1.1.4, and possibly earlier, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the pass parameter.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-6220?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Cafuego Simple Document Management System.

How do I fix CVE-2008-6220?

No fix has been published for CVE-2008-6220 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-2008-6220 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-6220 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-wrqx-gcvr-v3v9.

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