CVE-2009-2604 SQL injection in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the admin login page, potentially compromising the help desk database.

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-2009-2604?

CVE-2009-2604 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 27 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 adminlogin.asp in Zen Help Desk 2.1 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) userid (aka username) and (2) PassWord parameters to admin.asp.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-2604?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Zenhelpdesk Zen Help Desk.

How do I fix CVE-2009-2604?

No fix has been published for CVE-2009-2604 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-2009-2604 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2009-2604 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-768p-jf5g-qpf8.

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