CVE-2009-1742 SQL injection in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute SQL injection attacks via crafted keyword sequences in the id parameter, bypassing filters to access or modify database content.

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-2009-1742?

CVE-2009-1742 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 20 May 2009. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

code.php in PC4Arb Pc4 Uploader 9.0 and earlier makes it easier for remote attackers to conduct SQL injection attacks via crafted keyword sequences that are removed from a filter in the id parameter in a banner action, as demonstrated via the "UNIunionON" string, which is collapsed into "UNION" by the filter_sql function.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-1742?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Pc4arb Pc4 Uploader.

How do I fix CVE-2009-1742?

No fix has been published for CVE-2009-1742 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-2009-1742 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2009-1742 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-4hh7-83pv-xh8h.

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