CVE-2009-4698 SQL injection in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via vulnerable parameters in the Qas module for XOOPS Celepar.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not stated
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2009-4698?

CVE-2009-4698 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 15 Mar 2010. It can be exploited over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in the Qas (aka Quas) module for XOOPS Celepar allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the codigo parameter to (1) aviso.php and (2) imprimir.php, and the (3) cod_categoria parameter to categoria.php.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-4698?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Alexandre Amaral Xoops Celepar.

How do I fix CVE-2009-4698?

No fix has been published for CVE-2009-4698 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-2009-4698 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2009-4698 exists.

Public exploit code: 2 Exploit-DB entries.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-mf4f-7h6g-2r9p.

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