CVE-2008-6608 SQL injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via vulnerable parameters in the Events Calendar plugin, potentially compromising data integrity and confidentiality.
- 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-2008-6608?
CVE-2008-6608 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 6 Apr 2009. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in DevelopItEasy Events Calendar 1.2 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via (1) the user_name parameter (aka user field) to admin/index.php, (2) the user_pass parameter (aka pass field) to admin/index.php, or (3) the id parameter to calendar_details.php. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-6608?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Developiteasy Events Calendar.
How do I fix CVE-2008-6608?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-6608 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-2008-6608 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-6608 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-26pm-g3r3-95jw.