CVE-2010-1078 SQL injection in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via null byte injection in the view parameter of SphereCMS archive.php.

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-2010-1078?

CVE-2010-1078 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 23 Mar 2010. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

SQL injection vulnerability in archive.php in XlentProjects SphereCMS 1.1 alpha allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via encoded null bytes ("%00") in the view parameter, which bypasses a protection mechanism.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2010-1078?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Sphere.xlentprojects Spherecms.

How do I fix CVE-2010-1078?

No fix has been published for CVE-2010-1078 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-2010-1078 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2010-1078 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-r3v7-5534-66q4.

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