CVE-2008-7116 SQL injection in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the username field in the admin panel of WeBid auction script.

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-2008-7116?

CVE-2008-7116 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 28 Aug 2009. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.

Official description

SQL injection vulnerability in the admin panel (admin/) in WeBid auction script 0.5.4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the username.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-7116?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Webidsupport Webid.

How do I fix CVE-2008-7116?

No fix has been published for CVE-2008-7116 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-2008-7116 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-7116 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-qpv7-fj99-86c6.

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