CVE-2009-2881 SQL injection in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the idAuthor parameter in Basilic, potentially compromising database integrity and confidentiality.

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-2009-2881?

CVE-2009-2881 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 20 Aug 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 Basilic 1.5.13 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the idAuthor parameter to (1) index.php and possibly (2) allpubs.php in publications/.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-2881?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Artis.imag Basilic.

How do I fix CVE-2009-2881?

No fix has been published for CVE-2009-2881 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-2009-2881 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2009-2881 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-925m-6mfx-32g2.

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