CVE-2008-5998: SQL Injection

Published Jan 28, 2009
·
Updated

Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in the ajaxchecklistsave function in the Ajax Checklist module 5.x before 5.x-1.1 for Drupal allow remote authenticated users, with "update ajax checklists" permissions, to execute arbitrary SQL commands via a save operation, related to the (1) nid, (2) qid, and (3) state parameters.

Affected Software

4 affected components
Drupal Ajax Checklist=5.x-1.0
Drupal Drupal
All of the following
Drupal Ajax Checklist=5.x-1.0
Drupal Drupal

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade Ajax Checklist module to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 5.x-1.1

Event History

Jan 28, 2009
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
03:30 PM
DescriptionWeaknessAffected Software
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:30 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2008-5998?

CVE-2008-5998 is considered a critical SQL injection vulnerability that allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary SQL commands.

2

How do I fix CVE-2008-5998?

To mitigate CVE-2008-5998, upgrade to the Ajax Checklist module version 5.x-1.1 or later.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2008-5998?

CVE-2008-5998 specifically affects the Ajax Checklist module version 5.x-1.0 for Drupal.

4

Who can exploit the CVE-2008-5998 vulnerability?

CVE-2008-5998 can be exploited by remote authenticated users who have the 'update ajax checklists' permissions.

5

What kind of attacks can occur due to CVE-2008-5998?

Exploitation of CVE-2008-5998 can lead to unauthorized execution of SQL commands, potentially compromising the database.

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