CVE-2009-3758 SQL injection in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the username parameter in the login page of Citrix XenCenterWeb sample code.

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-2009-3758?

CVE-2009-3758 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 22 Oct 2009. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

SQL injection vulnerability in login.php in sample code in the XenServer Resource Kit in Citrix XenCenterWeb allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the username parameter. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-3758?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Citrix Xencenterweb.

How do I fix CVE-2009-3758?

No fix has been published for CVE-2009-3758 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-2009-3758 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2009-3758 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-8ppr-vwv4-c8v3.

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