CVE-2009-4414 SQL injection in n/a

Medium 6.8 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the login page if magic_quotes_gpc is disabled, compromising database integrity.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
Available

What is CVE-2009-4414?

CVE-2009-4414 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 24 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 phpgwapi /inc/class.auth_sql.inc.php in phpGroupWare 0.9.16.12, and possibly other versions before 0.9.16.014, when magic_quotes_gpc is disabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the passwd parameter to login.php.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-4414?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Phpgroupware Phpgroupware.

How do I fix CVE-2009-4414?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

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-2009-4414 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2009-4414 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-cx2c-fmv6-j67m.

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