CVE-2008-6783 SQL injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the cat_id parameter in the list action of the EZ Home Business Directory web application.
- 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-2008-6783?
CVE-2008-6783 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 directory.php in Sites for Scripts (SFS) EZ Home Business Directory allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the cat_id parameter in a list action.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-6783?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Scripts-for-Sites Ez Home Business Directory.
How do I fix CVE-2008-6783?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-6783 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-2008-6783 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-6783 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-4x6g-7xgr-g4rv.