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CVE-2008-7229

7.5 · HIGH

GreenSQL Firewall (greensql-fw) before 0.9.2 allows remote attackers to bypass SQL injection protection via a crafted string, possibly involving an encoded space character (%20).

Published Sep 14, 2009greensqlCWE-264EPSS 1.15%

Overview

CVE-2008-7229 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting greensql greensql_firewall. It was published on September 14, 2009 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

GreenSQL Firewall (greensql-fw) before 0.9.2 allows remote attackers to bypass SQL injection protection via a crafted string, possibly involving an encoded space character (%20).

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from greensql. Update greensql_firewall 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

Refosvdb.org/48906Refwww.greensql.net/node/41Refwww.greensql.net/securityRefosvdb.org/48906Refwww.greensql.net/node/41Refwww.greensql.net/security

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-7229?

CVE-2008-7229 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting greensql greensql_firewall. It was published on September 14, 2009 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2008-7229?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2008-7229?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from greensql. Update greensql_firewall 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-2008-7229?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2008-7229 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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