CWE
89
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2008-2180: SQL Injection

First published: Tue May 13 2008(Updated: )

Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in cpLinks 1.03, when magic_quotes_gpc is disabled, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) admin_username parameter (aka the username field) to admin/index.php and the (2) search_text and (3) search_category parameters to search.php. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
WP Links Page=1.03

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2008-2180?

    CVE-2008-2180 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential exploitation through SQL injection attacks.

  • How do I fix CVE-2008-2180?

    To fix CVE-2008-2180, ensure that magic_quotes_gpc is enabled or update to a patched version of cpLinks.

  • What are the affected parameters in CVE-2008-2180?

    CVE-2008-2180 affects the admin_username parameter in admin/index.php and the search_text and search_category parameters in search.php.

  • Who can be impacted by CVE-2008-2180?

    Remote attackers can exploit CVE-2008-2180 to execute arbitrary SQL commands affecting vulnerable installations of cpLinks 1.03.

  • What software is vulnerable to CVE-2008-2180?

    CVE-2008-2180 specifically impacts cpLinks version 1.03 when magic_quotes_gpc is disabled.

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