CVE-2009-2573 SQL injection in n/a
Authenticated attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands in MiniTwitter when magic_quotes_gpc is disabled, 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-2009-2573?
CVE-2009-2573 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 22 Jul 2009. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in MiniTwitter 0.2 beta, when magic_quotes_gpc is disabled, allow remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) user parameter to (a) index.php and (b) rss.php.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-2573?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Bioscripts Minitwitter.
How do I fix CVE-2009-2573?
No fix has been published for CVE-2009-2573 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-2009-2573 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2009-2573 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-m2fq-xfx5-q6pg.