CVE-2008-7044 SQL injection in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the ques parameter in the admin polling script, potentially compromising database integrity.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
An administrator
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2008-7044?

CVE-2008-7044 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 24 Aug 2009. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.

Official description

SQL injection vulnerability in admin/include/newpoll.php in AJ Square Free Polling Script (AJPoll) Database version allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the ques parameter.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-7044?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ajsquare Free Polling Script.

How do I fix CVE-2008-7044?

No fix has been published for CVE-2008-7044 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-2008-7044 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-7044 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-8v6p-ch4r-486h.

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