CVE-2009-4791 SQL injection in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via multiple parameters in Family Connections, potentially compromising database integrity and confidentiality.

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-2009-4791?

CVE-2009-4791 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 22 Apr 2010. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in Family Connections (aka FCMS) before 1.8.2 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) letter parameter to addressbook.php, (2) id parameter to recipes.php, (3) year parameter to register.php, (4) poll_id parameter to home.php, and (5) email parameter to lostpw.php.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-4791?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ryan Haudenschilt Family Connections.

How do I fix CVE-2009-4791?

No fix has been published for CVE-2009-4791 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-2009-4791 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2009-4791 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-f8vf-rww8-933v.

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