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7.5

Powie pLink 2.07 allows attacker to run database commands

CVE-2008-4357 · published 18 years ago
Summary

The linkto.php page in Powie pLink 2.07 does not properly check the "id" input, letting an attacker send specially crafted requests that run any SQL command on the database. This could expose or change your data and compromise the application. Apply the vendor's update or patch, and ensure input validation or a web application firewall is in place.

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
powie plink 2.07
cpe:2.3:a:powie:plink:2.07:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
SQL injection vulnerability in linkto.php in Powie pLink 2.07 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the id parameter.
SQL injection vulnerability in linkto.php in Powie pLink 2.07 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the id parameter.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 14 days
Internal 60 days
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Can be exploited automatically (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)
Severity
7.5 High
Exploitation
<1% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-89SQL Injection
Timeline
Published30 Sep 2008
Updated4 Nov 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2008-4357 · NVD
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