CVE-2009-2883 SQL injection in n/a

Medium 6.8 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the login form if magic_quotes_gpc is disabled, potentially compromising database integrity.

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-2009-2883?

CVE-2009-2883 is a medium-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

SQL injection vulnerability in admin/login.php in SaphpLesson 4.0, when magic_quotes_gpc is disabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the cp_username parameter, related to an error in the CleanVar function in includes/functions.php.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-2883?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Arabless Saphplesson.

How do I fix CVE-2009-2883?

No fix has been published for CVE-2009-2883 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-2009-2883 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2009-2883 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-c846-hjc5-6vmf.

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