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CVE-2008-1871

6.5 · MEDIUM

SQL injection vulnerability in links.php in Scriptsagent.com Links Directory 1.1 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the cat_id parameter in a list action.

Published Apr 17, 2008scriptsagentCWE-89EPSS 0.92%

Overview

CVE-2008-1871 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting scriptsagent links_directory. It was published on April 17, 2008 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

SQL injection vulnerability in links.php in Scriptsagent.com Links Directory 1.1 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the cat_id parameter in a list action.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from scriptsagent. Update links_directory 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

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References

Refsecunia.com/advisories/29710Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/28655Refwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1126/referencesRefexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/41661Refwww.exploit-db.com/exploits/5377Refsecunia.com/advisories/29710Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/28655Refwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1126/referencesRefexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/41661Refwww.exploit-db.com/exploits/5377

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-1871?

CVE-2008-1871 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting scriptsagent links_directory. It was published on April 17, 2008 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2008-1871?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5, 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-2008-1871?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from scriptsagent. Update links_directory 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-2008-1871?

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