CVE-2008-6471 SQL injection in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the cat parameter in detail.php, potentially compromising the 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-2008-6471?

CVE-2008-6471 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 13 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 detail.php in MountainGrafix easyLink 1.1.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the cat parameter in a show action.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-6471?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Mountaingrafix Easylink.

How do I fix CVE-2008-6471?

No fix has been published for CVE-2008-6471 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-2008-6471 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-6471 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-vcmj-3jxm-63qf.

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