CVE-2010-4660 SQL injection in statusnet

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

Attackers can exploit improper SQL escaping in StatusNet to execute arbitrary SQL commands, potentially reading or modifying database contents.

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-2010-4660?

CVE-2010-4660 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in statusnet, published on 20 Nov 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Unspecified vulnerability in statusnet through 2010 due to the way addslashes are used in SQL string escapes..

Weakness: CWE-20

Which versions are affected by CVE-2010-4660?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Status Statusnet.

How do I fix CVE-2010-4660?

No fix has been published for CVE-2010-4660 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-2010-4660 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2010-4660 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-57jg-m92r-vjm8.

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