CVE-2009-2892 SQL injection in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via cookie parameters in the image hosting script, potentially compromising the 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-2009-2892?

CVE-2009-2892 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 header.php in Scripteen Free Image Hosting Script 2.3 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via a (1) cookid or (2) cookgid cookie.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-2892?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Scripteen Free Image Hosting Script.

How do I fix CVE-2009-2892?

No fix has been published for CVE-2009-2892 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-2009-2892 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2009-2892 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-rqj4-c3wm-wm5p.

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