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CVE-2009-4791: Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in Family Connections (aka FCMS) before 1.8.2 allow remote attackers...

Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in Family Connections (aka FCMS) before 1.8.2 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) letter parameter to addressbook.php, (2) id parameter to recipes.php, (3) year parameter to register.php, (4) poll_id parameter to home.php, and (5) email parameter to lostpw.php.

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Plain-English summary

CVE-2009-4791 is a legacy SQL injection issue in Family Connections, also called FCMS, before version 1.8.2. A remote attacker could manipulate database queries through several application parameters. This could expose or alter family-site data if an old FCMS deployment remains reachable.

Executive priority

Treat this as high priority if FCMS is still deployed. The issue is old, public, and database-impacting, but urgency depends on whether any legacy FCMS instance remains exposed.

Technical view

The CVE describes multiple SQL injection flaws in FCMS before 1.8.2 involving parameters in addressbook.php, recipes.php, register.php, home.php, and lostpw.php. The record says remote attackers may execute arbitrary SQL commands. Public exploit reference exists, but the supplied sources do not show confirmed active exploitation.

Likely exposure

Exposure is most likely limited to legacy Family Connections or FCMS sites running versions before 1.8.2, especially if publicly reachable. The supplied structured affected-product data is incomplete, so inventory confirmation is necessary.

Exploitation context

The source bundle includes an Exploit-DB reference and a Bugtraq advisory, indicating public exploit information existed. CISA KEV is false, and no supplied source confirms current active exploitation.

Researcher notes

Evidence supports remote SQL injection in FCMS before 1.8.2 and public exploit publication. Severity metadata, CVSS, CWE, and structured affected-product fields are missing in the bundle, so validate product identity and version before scoping remediation.

Mitigation direction

  • Upgrade Family Connections or FCMS to 1.8.2 or later where available.
  • If upgrade is not possible, remove public access to the FCMS application.
  • Review vendor release notes and tracker guidance before making production changes.
  • Check application and database logs for suspicious historical access.
  • Retire unsupported FCMS deployments if no maintained upgrade path exists.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory internet-facing sites for Family Connections or FCMS installations.
  • Confirm installed FCMS versions and flag anything before 1.8.2.
  • Review affected application pages for unsafe database query handling.
  • Use only authorized, non-destructive scanner checks to verify remediation.
  • Confirm logs show no unexpected database errors or suspicious password-reset activity.
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