CVE-2009-4203 SQL injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via HTTP headers in the admin interface, potentially compromising database integrity and confidentiality.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2009-4203?
CVE-2009-4203 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 4 Dec 2009. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in admin/aclass/admin_func.php in Arab Portal 2.2 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) X-Forwarded-For or (2) Client-IP HTTP header in a request to the default URI under admin/.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-4203?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Arabportal Arab Portal.
How do I fix CVE-2009-4203?
No fix has been published for CVE-2009-4203 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-2009-4203 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2009-4203 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-2qx3-66fq-3wq2.