CVE-2009-4742 SQL injection in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands in Docebo LMS via multiple injection points, potentially compromising database integrity and confidentiality.

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-2009-4742?

CVE-2009-4742 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 26 Mar 2010. It can be exploited over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in Docebo 3.6.0.3 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via (1) the word parameter in a play help action to the faq module, reachable through index.php; (2) the word parameter in a play keyw action to the link module, reachable through index.php; (3) the id_certificate parameter in an elemmetacertificate action to the meta_certificate module, reachable through index.php; or (4) the id_certificate parameter in an elemcertificate action to the certificate module, reachable through index.php.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-4742?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Docebo Docebo.

How do I fix CVE-2009-4742?

No fix has been published for CVE-2009-4742 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-2009-4742 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2009-4742 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-h37p-pf97-5x2x.

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