CVE-2008-6525 SQL injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the Admin Panel password field, potentially compromising the knowledge base data.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2008-6525?
CVE-2008-6525 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 25 Mar 2009. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.
Official description
SQL injection vulnerability in the Admin Panel in Nice PHP FAQ Script (Knowledge base Script) allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the Password parameter (aka the pass field).
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-6525?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Nicephpscripts Nice Php Faq Script.
How do I fix CVE-2008-6525?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-6525 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-2008-6525 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-6525 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-rwv5-mmj4-5pgv.