CVE-2009-4499 SQL injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands in Zabbix Server via crafted requests, potentially compromising database integrity and confidentiality.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2009-4499?
CVE-2009-4499 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Zabbix Zabbix, published on 31 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 get_history_lastid function in the nodewatcher component in Zabbix Server before 1.6.8 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via a crafted request, possibly related to the send_history_last_id function in zabbix_server/trapper/nodehistory.c.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-4499?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Zabbix Zabbix.
How do I fix CVE-2009-4499?
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-2009-4499 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2009-4499 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
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Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2009-4499, GHSA-xhfh-28gq-v6jp.