CVE-2008-5727 describes a SQL injection vulnerability in the password_recovery.php module of AIST NetCat 3.12 and earlier versions, specifically when the magic_quotes_gpc setting is disabled. This flaw allows unauthenticated remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands through manipulated query strings. With a CVSS score of 6.8, this vulnerability is of medium severity, requiring moderate attack complexity but potentially leading to partial compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While not listed on the KEV catalog, public exploit code exists on ExploitDB, though there is no evidence of active exploitation or significant community discussion.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 3.12CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:netcat:netcat:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
1.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:netcat:netcat:1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
2.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:netcat:netcat:2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
2.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:netcat:netcat:2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
2.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:netcat:netcat:2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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