Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2008-2479 is a 2008 report of SQL injection in phpFix 2.0. A remote attacker could manipulate two web parameters to run unintended database queries. For an exposed legacy installation, this could affect data confidentiality, integrity, and application availability. Exposure is likely limited to organizations still running phpFix 2.0 or inherited legacy PHP applications containing that code. Internet-facing deployments would carry the highest practical risk. The source bundle does not identify broader affected products or supported versions. Prioritize this if phpFix 2.0 is internet-facing or connected to sensitive data. The technology appears old, and unsupported legacy web applications with SQL injection can create disproportionate breach risk despite limited current intelligence. Mitigation focus: Inventory environments for phpFix 2.0 or bundled phpFix code.; Check vendor or project guidance for any official fix or migration path.; Restrict public access to phpFix until remediation is confirmed..
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- phpfix-browse-sql-injection(42636)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
- phpfix-00pass-sql-injection(42637)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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