PowerPhlogger 2.0.9/2.2.1/2.2.2a/2.2.5 edcss.php css_str sql injection

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A vulnerability categorized as critical has been discovered in PowerPhlogger 2.0.9/2.2.1/2.2.2a/2.2.5. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file edcss.php. Such manipulation of the argument css_str leads to sql injection. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2008-2562. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. Furthermore, an exploit is available.

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A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in PowerPhlogger 2.0.9/2.2.1/2.2.2a/2.2.5 (Log Management Software). Affected by this issue is an unknown functionality of the file edcss.php. The manipulation of the argument css_str with an unknown input leads to a sql injection vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-89. The product constructs all or part of an SQL command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended SQL command when it is sent to a downstream component. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

SQL injection vulnerability in edCss.php in PowerPhlogger 2.2.5 and earlier allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the css_str parameter in an edit action.

The weakness was published 06/06/2008 by MustLive (Website). The advisory is shared for download at milw0rm.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2008-2562 since 06/06/2008. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be launched remotely. The successful exploitation needs a simple authentication. Technical details as well as a public exploit are known. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1505.

The exploit is available at exploit-db.com. It is declared as highly functional. By approaching the search of inurl:edcss.php it is possible to find vulnerable targets with Google Hacking.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (42870), Exploit-DB (5744), SecurityFocus (BID 29566†) and Secunia (SA30423†). Similar entry is available at VDB-51086. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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• Log Management Software

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• PowerPhlogger

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• 2.0.9
• 2.2.1
• 2.2.2a
• 2.2.5

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