CVE-2013-4422 SQL injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands in Quassel IRC via a backslash in messages when using specific Qt and PostgreSQL versions.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2013-4422?
CVE-2013-4422 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 23 Oct 2013. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
SQL injection vulnerability in Quassel IRC before 0.9.1, when Qt 4.8.5 or later and PostgreSQL 8.2 or later are used, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via a \ (backslash) in a message.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2013-4422?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Quassel-Irc Quassel Irc.
How do I fix CVE-2013-4422?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
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-2013-4422 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2013-4422 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2013-4422, GHSA-74wc-8g6w-h6ww, MGASA-2013-0311.