CVE-2009-4803 Accessibility Glossary (a21glossary) SQL injection vulnerability

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands in the TYPO3 Accessibility Glossary extension, 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-2009-4803?

CVE-2009-4803 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 23 Apr 2010. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

SQL injection vulnerability in the Accessibility Glossary (a21glossary) extension 0.4.10 and earlier for TYPO3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via unspecified vectors.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-4803?

4 open source packages ship an affected version, including svewap/a21glossary and wapplersystems/a21glossary. It affects 1 product.

PackageAffectedFixed in
svewap/a21glossary PackagistAll versions to 0.4.10None
svewap/a21glossary PackagistAll versions to 0.4.10None
wapplersystems/a21glossary PackagistAll versions to 0.4.10None
wapplersystems/a21glossary PackagistAll versions to 0.4.10None

Products include Andreas Schwarzkopf Accessibility Glossary.

How do I fix CVE-2009-4803?

No fix has been published for CVE-2009-4803 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-2009-4803 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2009-4803 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-mp9g-4rg9-8rcm.

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