CVE-2011-5038 SQL injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the username parameter in hitAppoint, 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-2011-5038?
CVE-2011-5038 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 30 Dec 2011. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
SQL injection vulnerability in hitCode hitAppoint 4.5.17 and possibly earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the username parameter to index.php. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2011-5038?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Hitcode Hitappoint.
How do I fix CVE-2011-5038?
No fix has been published for CVE-2011-5038 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-2011-5038 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2011-5038 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-pr8h-pjww-wj94.