CVE-2009-2254 SQL injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands without authentication due to missing access controls in Zen Cart's admin script.
- 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-2009-2254?
CVE-2009-2254 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 30 Jun 2009. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Zen Cart 1.3.8a, 1.3.8, and earlier does not require administrative authentication for admin/sqlpatch.php, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the query_string parameter in an execute action, in conjunction with a PATH_INFO of password_forgotten.php, related to a "SQL Execution" issue.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-2254?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Zen-Cart Zen Cart.
How do I fix CVE-2009-2254?
No fix has been published for CVE-2009-2254 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-2009-2254 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2009-2254 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-6fhm-xqc2-c7hc.