CVE-2009-2389 SQL injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands in NEWSolved via injection in newsscript.php 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-2009-2389?
CVE-2009-2389 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 9 Jul 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 newsscript.php in USOLVED NEWSolved 1.1.6, when magic_quotes_gpc is disabled, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) jahr or (2) idneu parameter in an archive action, or (3) the newsid parameter.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-2389?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Usolved Newsolved.
How do I fix CVE-2009-2389?
No fix has been published for CVE-2009-2389 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-2009-2389 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2009-2389 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-2vg3-2jpr-xp58.