CVE-2009-3703 SQL injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via multiple parameters in the WP-Forum plugin, 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-2009-3703?
CVE-2009-3703 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 18 Dec 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 the WP-Forum plugin before 2.4 for WordPress allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via (1) the search_max parameter in a search action to the default URI, related to wpf.class.php; (2) the forum parameter to an unspecified component, related to wpf.class.php; (3) the topic parameter in a viewforum action to the default URI, related to the remove_topic function in wpf.class.php; or the id parameter in a (4) editpost or (5) viewtopic action to the default URI, related to wpf-post.php.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-3703?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Fahlstad Wp-Forum.
How do I fix CVE-2009-3703?
No fix has been published for CVE-2009-3703 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-2009-3703 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2009-3703 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-r8hf-cmf8-86j7.