CVE-2008-6779 SQL injection in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the id parameter in the Sarkilar module for PHP-Nuke.

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-2008-6779?

CVE-2008-6779 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 1 May 2009. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

SQL injection vulnerability in the Sarkilar module for PHP-Nuke allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the id parameter in a showcontent action to modules.php.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-6779?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Phpnuke Sarkilar Module.

How do I fix CVE-2008-6779?

No fix has been published for CVE-2008-6779 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-2008-6779 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-6779 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-5wrf-x26f-qg4h.

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