Mrcgiguy Hot Links SQL-PHP up to 3 news.php newsphp sql injection

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Mrcgiguy Hot Links SQL-PHP up to 3. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file news.php. Performing a manipulation of the argument newsphp results in sql injection. This vulnerability was named CVE-2008-7120. The attack may be initiated remotely. In addition, an exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Mrcgiguy Hot Links SQL-PHP up to 3 (Programming Language Software). It has been classified as critical. This affects some unknown processing of the file news.php. The manipulation of the argument newsphp with an unknown input leads to a sql injection vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as 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. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

SQL injection vulnerability in Mr. CGI Guy Hot Links SQL-PHP 3 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the news.php parameter.

The weakness was presented 08/28/2009 by r45c4l (Website). The advisory is shared at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2008-7120 since 08/28/2009. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details and a public exploit are known. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1505 for this issue.

The exploit is shared for download at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. By approaching the search of inurl:news.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 Exploit-DB (32355) and SecurityFocus (BID 31118†). See VDB-49714 for similar entry. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.6

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Sql injection
CWE: CWE-89 / CWE-74 / CWE-707
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

09/10/2008 🔍
08/28/2009 +352 days 🔍
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03/18/2015 +2028 days 🔍
07/12/2025 +3769 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Researcher: r45c4l
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2008-7120 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2008-7120
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-49713
SecurityFocus: 31118 - Hot Links SQL-PHP 'news.php' SQL Injection Vulnerability

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
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Entryinfo

Created: 03/18/2015 15:15
Updated: 07/12/2025 15:14
Changes: 03/18/2015 15:15 (48), 12/18/2017 08:21 (6), 07/12/2025 15:14 (27)
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Cache ID: 216::103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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