CVE-2008-6851 SQL injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands in PHP Link Directory via the name parameter when specific PHP configurations are enabled.
- 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-2008-6851?
CVE-2008-6851 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 7 Jul 2009. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
SQL injection vulnerability in page.php in PHP Link Directory (phpLD) 3.3, when register_globals is enabled and magic_quotes_gpc is disabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the name parameter.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-6851?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Php Link Directory Php Link Directory.
How do I fix CVE-2008-6851?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-6851 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-2008-6851 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-6851 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-596x-xrg4-xpr7.