CVE-2009-1626 SQL injection in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the category parameter in EZ-Blog when magic_quotes_gpc is disabled.

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-2009-1626?

CVE-2009-1626 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 12 May 2009. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

SQL injection vulnerability in public/specific.php in EZ-Blog before Beta 2 20090427, when magic_quotes_gpc is disabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the category parameter.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-1626?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Will Kraft Ez-Blog.

How do I fix CVE-2009-1626?

No fix has been published for CVE-2009-1626 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-2009-1626 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2009-1626 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-4vq8-4jhj-wj97.

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