CVE-2008-1591

N/A Unknown
Published: March 31, 2008 Modified: April 23, 2026
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Description

The pnVarPrepForStore function in PostNuke 0.764 and earlier skips input sanitization when magic_quotes_runtime is enabled, which allows remote attackers to conduct SQL injection attacks and execute arbitrary SQL commands via input associated with server variables, as demonstrated by the CLIENT_IP HTTP header (HTTP_CLIENT_IP variable).

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References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28407
Source: cve@mitre.org
Exploit
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28407
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Exploit
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/41375
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/5292
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

6 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
N/A / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
0.5%
64th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

Affected Vendors

postnuke