CVE-2009-2921 SQL injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via login parameters in PHP News, 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-2009-2921?
CVE-2009-2921 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 21 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 login.php in MOC Designs PHP News 1.1 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) newsuser parameter (User field) and (2) newspassword parameter (Password field).
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-2921?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Mocdesigns Php News.
How do I fix CVE-2009-2921?
No fix has been published for CVE-2009-2921 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-2009-2921 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2009-2921 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-8w34-5f4j-6qgx.