CVE-2008-6488 SQL injection in n/a

High 7.5 Published 18 Mar 2009 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the Admin field in the login action of SoftComplex PHP Image Gallery.

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-2008-6488?

CVE-2008-6488 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 18 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 index.php in SoftComplex PHP Image Gallery 1.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the Admin field in a login action.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-6488?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Softcomplex Php Image Gallery.

How do I fix CVE-2008-6488?

No fix has been published for CVE-2008-6488 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-2008-6488 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-6488 exists.

Public exploit code: 2 Exploit-DB entries.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-wr3p-hg7q-gf6v.