CVE-2009-4208 SQL injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the id parameter in the os_news module of Open-school.
- 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-2009-4208?
CVE-2009-4208 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 4 Dec 2009. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
SQL injection vulnerability in the os_news module in Open-school (OS) 1.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the id parameter in a show action to index.php.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-4208?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Open-School Open-School.
How do I fix CVE-2009-4208?
No fix has been published for CVE-2009-4208 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-2009-4208 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2009-4208 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-3frr-32ch-q32v.