CVE-2009-4728 SQL injection in n/a
Remote attackers with administrative access can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the username parameter in the Questions Answered plugin.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2009-4728?
CVE-2009-4728 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 18 Mar 2010. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.
Official description
SQL injection vulnerability in the administrative interface in Questions Answered 1.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the username parameter. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-4728?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Questions Answered Questions Answered.
How do I fix CVE-2009-4728?
No fix has been published for CVE-2009-4728 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-2009-4728 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2009-4728 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-39vx-7x97-6m7r.