CVE-2008-6741 SQL injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands in Simple Machines Forum via a multibyte character set injection in Load.php.
- 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-2008-6741?
CVE-2008-6741 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 21 Apr 2009. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
SQL injection vulnerability in Load.php in Simple Machines Forum (SMF) 1.1.4 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands by setting the db_character_set parameter to a multibyte character set such as big5, which causes the addslashes PHP function to produce a "\" (backslash) sequence that does not quote the "'" (single quote) character, as demonstrated via a manlabels action to index.php.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-6741?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Simple Machines Simple Machines Forum.
How do I fix CVE-2008-6741?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-6741 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-2008-6741 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-6741 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-57v3-2j5h-j54f.