CVE-2008-6419 SQL injection in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via multiple parameters in Social Site Generator, 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
None listed

What is CVE-2008-6419?

CVE-2008-6419 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 6 Mar 2009. It can be exploited over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in Social Site Generator (SSG) 2.0 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) sgc_id parameter to display_blog.php, (2) scm_mem_id parameter to social_my_profile_download.php, and the (3) catid parameter to social_forum_subcategories.php.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-6419?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Socialsitegenerator Social Site Generator.

How do I fix CVE-2008-6419?

No fix has been published for CVE-2008-6419 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-2008-6419 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-6419 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-566w-r7m4-2234.

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