CVE-2008-6438 SQL injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the uid parameter in the MacGuru BLOG Engine plugin for e107.
- 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-2008-6438?
CVE-2008-6438 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 6 Mar 2009. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
SQL injection vulnerability in macgurublog_menu/macgurublog.php in the MacGuru BLOG Engine plugin 2.2 for e107 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the uid parameter, a different vector than CVE-2008-2455. NOTE: it was later reported that 2.1.4 is also affected.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-6438?
It affects 1 product.
Products include E107coders Macguru Blog Engine Plugin.
How do I fix CVE-2008-6438?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-6438 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-2008-6438 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-6438 exists.
Public exploit code: 4 Exploit-DB entries.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-vcmg-5vv8-446j.