CVE-2009-1818 SQL injection in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via a crafted cookie in the admin manager, potentially compromising database integrity.

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-2009-1818?

CVE-2009-1818 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 29 May 2009. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

SQL injection vulnerability in admin/admin_manager.asp in MaxCMS 2.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via an m_username cookie in an add action.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-1818?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Maxcms Maxcms.

How do I fix CVE-2009-1818?

No fix has been published for CVE-2009-1818 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-2009-1818 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2009-1818 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-h7c2-c9fg-fm5f.

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