CVE-2009-1508 describes a SQL injection vulnerability in X-Forum 0.6.2, specifically within the xforum_validateUser function in Common.php. This flaw allows unauthenticated remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands, notably via the cookie_username parameter to Configure.php. With a CVSS score of 7.5, this vulnerability is considered high severity due to its network-based attack vector, low attack complexity, and potential for partial compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While not listed in CISA's KEV catalog, an ExploitDB entry (EDB-8317) exists for remote command execution, though there is no evidence of active exploitation or significant community discussion.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
0.6.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:keir_davis:x-forum:0.6.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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