CVE-2010-5083 SQL injection in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the url parameter in the Web_Links module, potentially compromising database integrity and confidentiality.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2010-5083?

CVE-2010-5083 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 14 Feb 2012. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

SQL injection vulnerability in the Web_Links module for PHP-Nuke 8.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the url parameter in an Add action to modules.php.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2010-5083?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Phpnuke Php-Nuke, Phpnuke Web Links Module.

How do I fix CVE-2010-5083?

No fix has been published for CVE-2010-5083 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-2010-5083 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2010-5083 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-xf54-g8jf-f8qp.

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