CVE-2009-3165 SQL injection in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the Bug.create WebService function in Bugzilla, potentially compromising database integrity and confidentiality.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
Available

What is CVE-2009-3165?

CVE-2009-3165 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Mozilla Bugzilla, published on 15 Sep 2009. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

SQL injection vulnerability in the Bug.create WebService function in Bugzilla 2.23.4 through 3.0.8, 3.1.1 through 3.2.4, and 3.3.1 through 3.4.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via unspecified parameters.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-3165?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Mozilla Bugzilla.

How do I fix CVE-2009-3165?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

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-2009-3165 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2009-3165 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as DSA-1913-1, GHSA-p375-prpx-3ph3.

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