CVE-2009-0831 SQL injection in n/a

Medium 6.0 Published Updated

Authenticated users can execute arbitrary SQL commands in the Members CV module if magic_quotes_gpc is disabled.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2009-0831?

CVE-2009-0831 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 5 Mar 2009. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

SQL injection vulnerability in members.php in the Members CV (job) module 1.0 for PHP-Fusion, when magic_quotes_gpc is disabled, allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the sortby parameter.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-0831?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Php-Fusion Members Cv Module.

How do I fix CVE-2009-0831?

No fix has been published for CVE-2009-0831 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-2009-0831 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2009-0831 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-wpr5-pr7m-mmcw.

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