CVE-2009-2735 SQL injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the username parameter in admin.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-2009-2735?
CVE-2009-2735 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 11 Aug 2009. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
SQL injection vulnerability in admin.php in sun-jester OpenNews 1.0, when magic_quotes_gpc is disabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the username parameter.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-2735?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Sun-Jester Opennews.
How do I fix CVE-2009-2735?
No fix has been published for CVE-2009-2735 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-2009-2735 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2009-2735 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-gwgv-rcrg-qfjm.