CVE-2008-7049 SQL injection in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via login parameters in NatterChat, potentially compromising the database.

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-2008-7049?

CVE-2008-7049 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 24 Aug 2009. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in login.asp in NatterChat 1.1 and 1.12 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) txtUsername parameter (aka Username) and (2) txtPassword parameter (aka Password) in a form generated by home.asp. NOTE: due to lack of details, it is not clear whether this is related to CVE-2004-2206.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-7049?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Natterchat Natterchat.

How do I fix CVE-2008-7049?

No fix has been published for CVE-2008-7049 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-2008-7049 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-7049 exists.

Public exploit code: 2 Exploit-DB entries.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-hj5p-mcjr-g2jx.

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