CVE-2009-1799 SQL injection in n/a

Medium 6.8 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via gallery parameters in ST-Gallery 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-2009-1799?

CVE-2009-1799 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 28 May 2009. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in the getGalleryImage function in st_admin/gallery_output.php in ST-Gallery 0.1 alpha, when magic_quotes_gpc is disabled, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) gallery_category or (2) gallery_show parameter to example.php.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-1799?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Sebastian-Thiele St-Gallery.

How do I fix CVE-2009-1799?

No fix has been published for CVE-2009-1799 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-2009-1799 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2009-1799 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-m2r2-mmfj-g95h.

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