Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2008-4357 is a SQL injection issue in Powie pLink 2.07. A remote attacker may be able to manipulate the linkto.php id parameter to run SQL against the application database. Treat exposed legacy installations as a business risk to stored data integrity and confidentiality. Exposure is most likely where Powie pLink 2.07 is still deployed and linkto.php is reachable by untrusted users. The source bundle does not identify other affected versions or deployment patterns. Prioritize any internet-facing instance for rapid remediation or retirement. The product appears legacy, the vulnerability affects database access, and public exploit material is referenced, but the sources do not show confirmed active exploitation. Mitigation focus: Inventory for Powie pLink 2.07 installations and reachable linkto.php endpoints.; Check vendor or maintainer guidance for an official fix or supported upgrade path.; Remove, replace, or isolate unsupported Powie pLink deployments where no fix is available..
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- plink-linkto-sql-injection(45115)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
- 6449CVE reference · exploit, x_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB
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