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HIGH · 7.5

CVE-2008-1591

The pnVarPrepForStore function in PostNuke 0.764 and earlier skips input sanitization when magic_quotes_runtime is enabled, which allows remote attackers to conduct SQL injection attacks and execute a...

Vulnerability Description

The pnVarPrepForStore function in PostNuke 0.764 and earlier skips input sanitization when magic_quotes_runtime is enabled, which allows remote attackers to conduct SQL injection attacks and execute arbitrary SQL commands via input associated with server variables, as demonstrated by the CLIENT_IP HTTP header (HTTP_CLIENT_IP variable).

CVSS Score

7.5

HIGH

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Confidentiality
PARTIAL
Integrity
PARTIAL
Availability
PARTIAL

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
PostnukePostnuke<= 0.764

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-89

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2008-1591?

CVE-2008-1591 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). The pnVarPrepForStore function in PostNuke 0.764 and earlier skips input sanitization when magic_quotes_runtime is enabled, which allows remote attackers to conduct SQL injection attacks and execute a...

How severe is CVE-2008-1591?

CVE-2008-1591 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2008-1591?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Postnuke Postnuke.