CVE-2009-2311 SQL injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the userID parameter in the rGallery plugin for WoltLab Burning Board.
- 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-2009-2311?
CVE-2009-2311 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 2 Jul 2009. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
SQL injection vulnerability in the rGallery plugin 1.2.3 for WoltLab Burning Board (WBB3) allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the userID parameter in the RGalleryUserGallery page to index.php, a different vector than CVE-2008-4627.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-2311?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Selbstzweck Rgallery Plugin.
How do I fix CVE-2009-2311?
No fix has been published for CVE-2009-2311 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-2009-2311 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2009-2311 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-v8pj-9wqq-62p4.