CVE-2008-1841: SQL Injection
First published: Wed Apr 16 2008(Updated: )
SQL injection vulnerability in the session handling functionality in bridge/coppermine.inc.php in Coppermine Photo Gallery (CPG) 1.4.17 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via an input field associated with the session_id variable, as exploited in the wild in April 2008. NOTE: the fix for CVE-2008-1840 was intended to address this vulnerability, but is actually inapplicable.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Coppermine Photo Gallery | =1.2.0 | |
| Coppermine Photo Gallery | =1.2.0rc2 | |
| Coppermine Photo Gallery | =1.2.1 | |
| Coppermine Photo Gallery | =1.3.0 | |
| Coppermine Photo Gallery | =1.3.1 | |
| Coppermine Photo Gallery | =1.3.2 | |
| Coppermine Photo Gallery | =1.3.3 | |
| Coppermine Photo Gallery | =1.3.5 | |
| Coppermine Photo Gallery | =1.4.2 | |
| Coppermine Photo Gallery | =1.4.4 | |
| Coppermine Photo Gallery | =1.4.5 | |
| Coppermine Photo Gallery | =1.4.6 | |
| Coppermine Photo Gallery | =1.4.7 | |
| Coppermine Photo Gallery | =1.4.8 | |
| Coppermine Photo Gallery | =1.4.9 | |
| Coppermine Photo Gallery | =1.4.10 | |
| Coppermine Photo Gallery | =1.4.11 | |
| Coppermine Photo Gallery | =1.4.12 | |
| Coppermine Photo Gallery | =1.4.13 | |
| Coppermine Photo Gallery | =1.4.14 | |
| Coppermine Photo Gallery | =1.4.16 | |
| Coppermine Photo Gallery | =1.4.17 |
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Reference Links
- http://coppermine.svn.sourceforge.net/viewvc/coppermine/trunk/cpg1.4.x/bridge/coppermine.inc.php?r1=4380&r2=4381
- http://coppermine.svn.sourceforge.net/viewvc/coppermine/trunk/cpg1.4.x/bridge/coppermine.inc.php?view=log
- http://forum.coppermine-gallery.net/index.php/topic,51882.0.html
- http://sourceforge.net/project/shownotes.php?group_id=89658&release_id=592069
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28767
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29741
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/41788
- http://forum.coppermine-gallery.net/index.php/topic%2C51882.0.html
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-1841?
CVE-2008-1841 is rated as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1841?
To fix CVE-2008-1841, upgrade to the latest version of Coppermine Photo Gallery that no longer contains the SQL injection vulnerability.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-1841?
CVE-2008-1841 affects Coppermine Photo Gallery versions 1.4.17 and earlier.
What kind of attack can exploit CVE-2008-1841?
CVE-2008-1841 can be exploited through SQL injection, allowing attackers to manipulate the database by executing arbitrary SQL queries.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2008-1841?
A workaround for CVE-2008-1841 is to validate and sanitize input fields associated with the session_id variable, but upgrading is strongly recommended.
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