CVE-2009-4582 SQL injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the id parameter in the XOOPS Dictionary module, potentially compromising database integrity.
- 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-2009-4582?
CVE-2009-4582 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 6 Jan 2010. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
SQL injection vulnerability in detail.php in the Dictionary module for XOOPS 2.0.18 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the id parameter.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-4582?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Xoops Xoops Dictionary.
How do I fix CVE-2009-4582?
No fix has been published for CVE-2009-4582 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-2009-4582 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2009-4582 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-m8j6-8cc3-4c4f.