CVE-2009-2008 SQL injection in n/a

Medium 6.8 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands in Dokeos via vulnerable parameters, potentially accessing or modifying database contents.

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-2009-2008?

CVE-2009-2008 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 8 Jun 2009. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in Dokeos 1.8.5, and possibly earlier, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) uInfo parameter to main/tracking/userLog.php and the (2) course parameter to main/mySpace/lp_tracking.php, a different vector than CVE-2009-2006.2.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-2008?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Dokeos Dokeos.

How do I fix CVE-2009-2008?

No fix has been published for CVE-2009-2008 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-2009-2008 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2009-2008 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-f52x-f5wf-79mj.

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