CVE-2008-6256 SQL injection in n/a
Authenticated administrators can execute arbitrary SQL commands via a specific parameter in the calendar admin panel.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2008-6256?
CVE-2008-6256 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Vbulletin Vbulletin, published on 24 Feb 2009. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.
Official description
SQL injection vulnerability in admincp/admincalendar.php in vBulletin 3.7.3.pl1 allows remote authenticated administrators to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the holidayinfo[recurring] parameter, a different vector than CVE-2005-3022.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-6256?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Vbulletin Vbulletin.
How do I fix CVE-2008-6256?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-6256 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-2008-6256 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-6256 in the wild and no public exploit code.
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Sources
Also known as GHSA-52gf-v954-cv76.