CVE-2009-4238 SQL injection in n/a
Remote authenticated users can execute arbitrary SQL commands via vulnerable parameters in TestLink, 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
- None listed
What is CVE-2009-4238?
CVE-2009-4238 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 10 Dec 2009. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in TestLink before 1.8.5 allow remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary SQL commands via (1) the Test Case ID field to lib/general/navBar.php or (2) the logLevel parameter to lib/events/eventviewer.php.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-4238?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Teamst Testlink.
How do I fix CVE-2009-4238?
No fix has been published for CVE-2009-4238 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-2009-4238 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2009-4238 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-7cwx-8f2v-v265.