CVE-2008-6286 SQL injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via email and password parameters in Active Newsletter, potentially compromising database integrity.
- 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-2008-6286?
CVE-2008-6286 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 25 Feb 2009. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in SubscriberStart.asp in Active Newsletter 4.3 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via (1) the email parameter (aka username or E-mail field), or (2) the password parameter (aka password field), to (a) Subscriber.asp or (b) start.asp. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-6286?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Activewebsoftwares Active Newsletter.
How do I fix CVE-2008-6286?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-6286 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-2008-6286 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-6286 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-8655-p75x-2m4v.