CVE-2009-4597 SQL injection in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via login or user details parameters, 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-2009-4597?

CVE-2009-4597 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 12 Jan 2010. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in index.php in PHP Inventory 1.2 allow (1) remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the user_id parameter in a users details action, and allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (2) user (username) and (3) pass (password) parameters. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-4597?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Phpwares Php Inventory.

How do I fix CVE-2009-4597?

No fix has been published for CVE-2009-4597 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-2009-4597 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2009-4597 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-9fqw-8r6r-h742.

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