CVE-2009-2926 SQL injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via vulnerable parameters in PHP Competition System, 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-2009-2926?
CVE-2009-2926 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 PHP Competition System BETA 0.84 and earlier allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) day parameter to show_matchs.php and (2) pageno parameter to persons.php.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-2926?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Phpcompet.free Php Competition System.
How do I fix CVE-2009-2926?
No fix has been published for CVE-2009-2926 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-2009-2926 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2009-2926 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-cm35-rm5w-66gj.