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6.8

AnServ Auction XL viewfaqs.php lets attackers run database commands

CVE-2008-2189 · published 18 years ago
Summary

The viewfaqs.php page in AnServ Auction XL does not properly check the cat input, letting a remote user send specially crafted data that runs unintended database queries. This could let an attacker view, change, or delete auction data. Apply the vendor's patch or restrict access to the page until it is fixed.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
anserv auction_xl All versions
cpe:2.3:a:anserv:auction_xl:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
SQL injection vulnerability in viewfaqs.php in AnServ Auction XL allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the cat parameter.
SQL injection vulnerability in viewfaqs.php in AnServ Auction XL allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the cat parameter.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 60 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)
Severity
6.8 Medium
Exploitation
1% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-89SQL Injection
Timeline
Published14 May 2008
Updated4 Nov 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2008-2189 · NVD
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