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CVE-2008-0278

6.0 · MEDIUM

SQL injection vulnerability in index.php in X7 Chat 2.0.5 and possibly earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the day parameter in a sm_window action.

Published Jan 15, 2008x7_groupCWE-89EPSS 1.64%

Overview

CVE-2008-0278 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting x7_group x7_chat. It was published on January 15, 2008 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.0 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.0, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

SQL injection vulnerability in index.php in X7 Chat 2.0.5 and possibly earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the day parameter in a sm_window action.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from x7_group. Update x7_chat to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

VendorProductVersionsStatus
x7_groupx7_chat0Affected

References

Refsecunia.com/advisories/28503Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/27277Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/39656Refwww.exploit-db.com/exploits/4907Refsecunia.com/advisories/28503Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/27277Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/39656Refwww.exploit-db.com/exploits/4907

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-0278?

CVE-2008-0278 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting x7_group x7_chat. It was published on January 15, 2008 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.0 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2008-0278?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.0, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2008-0278?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from x7_group. Update x7_chat to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2008-0278?

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