CVE-2008-6990 SQL injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the password parameter in Easy Photo Gallery, potentially compromising database 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-2008-6990?
CVE-2008-6990 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 18 Aug 2009. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
SQL injection vulnerability in gallery.php in Easy Photo Gallery (aka Ezphotogallery) 2.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the password parameter. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-6990?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Ezphotogallery Ezphotogallery.
How do I fix CVE-2008-6990?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-6990 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-2008-6990 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-6990 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-pfrc-vvf5-j5qr.