CVE-2009-0750 SQL injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the username parameter in the smNews example script, potentially compromising database integrity.
- 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-2009-0750?
CVE-2009-0750 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 2 Mar 2009. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
SQL injection vulnerability in login.php in the smNews example script for txtSQL 2.2 Final allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the username parameter.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-0750?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Tombstone Smnews.
How do I fix CVE-2009-0750?
No fix has been published for CVE-2009-0750 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-2009-0750 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2009-0750 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-8jw7-5cpq-xfq7.