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CVE-2010-4842: MHP DownloadScript lets remote attacker run database commands

CVE-2010-4842 · published 15 years ago
Summary

The admin login page in MHP DownloadScript version 2.2 does not properly check the "Name" field, allowing an outsider to send specially crafted data that can change or read the underlying database. This could let an attacker view, modify, or delete information stored by the system. Update to a patched version or apply input‑validation fixes as soon as possible.

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
mhproducts download_center 2.2
cpe:2.3:a:mhproducts:download_center:2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
SQL injection vulnerability in admin/login.php in MHP DownloadScript (aka MH Products Download Center) 2.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the Name parameter. NOTE: s...
SQL injection vulnerability in admin/login.php in MHP DownloadScript (aka MH Products Download Center) 2.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the Name parameter. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
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
Published27 Sep 2011
Updated3 Nov 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2010-4842 · NVD
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