CVE-2009-4803: Svewap/a21glossary SQL Injection Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-mp9g-4rg9-8rcm
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CWE-89
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2009-4803 is a HIGH sql injection vulnerability (CWE-89: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')) affecting Svewap/a21glossary libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves accessibility glossary (a21glossary) sql injection vulnerability. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2009-4803 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2009-4803
GHSA Identifier GHSA-mp9g-4rg9-8rcm
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-89: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
Affected Product Svewap/a21glossary
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2009-4803

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Svewap/a21glossary dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

svewap/a21glossary fixed: Latest secure release 
Upgrade svewap/a21glossary to Latest secure release
wapplersystems/a21glossary fixed: Latest secure release 
Upgrade wapplersystems/a21glossary to Latest secure release
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

inspect dependencies for svewap/a21glossary

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2009-4803, inspect your project dependencies for Svewap/a21glossary:

inspect dependencies for svewap/a21glossary

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Svewap/a21glossary in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than the patched release), your application is affected.

Note: Verify declared build manifests and deployed runtime container environments.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-89: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection'), where 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. without sufficient removal or quoting of sql syntax in user-controllable inputs, the generated sql query can cause those inputs to be interpreted as sql instead of ordinary user data. In Svewap/a21glossary, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

SQL injection vulnerability in the Accessibility Glossary (a21glossary) extension 0.4.10 and earlier for TYPO3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via unspecified vectors.

CVE-2009-4803 Affected Svewap/a21glossary Versions

2 component(s)
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
svewap/a21glossary
 Packagist
≤ 0.4.10
wapplersystems/a21glossary
 Packagist
≤ 0.4.10

References

NVD — CVE-2009-4803 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2009-4803
Svewap/a21glossary Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/WapplerSystems/a21glossary
Svewap/a21glossary Security Information SECURITY
https://web.archive.org/web/20090822085638/http://typo3.org/teams/security/security-bulletins/typo3-sa-2009-003
Svewap/a21glossary Security Information SECURITY
https://web.archive.org/web/20200228204747/http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/33997

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2009-4803?
CVE-2009-4803 is a security vulnerability in Svewap/a21glossary involving Accessibility Glossary (a21glossary) SQL injection vulnerability under CWE-89: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection').
Which Svewap/a21glossary versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches across affected packages: svewap/a21glossary, wapplersystems/a21glossary.
What version fixes CVE-2009-4803?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is svewap/a21glossary affected?
Yes, svewap/a21glossary is affected in releases prior to Latest secure release. Upgrade your dependency to Latest secure release or later.
Is wapplersystems/a21glossary affected?
Yes, wapplersystems/a21glossary is affected in releases prior to Latest secure release. Upgrade your dependency to Latest secure release or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2009-4803?
CVE-2009-4803 is classified under CWE-89: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') (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. Without sufficient removal or quoting of SQL syntax in user-controllable inputs, the generated SQL query can cause those inputs to be interpreted as SQL instead of ordinary user data.).
How can I check Packagist dependencies for CVE-2009-4803?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for svewap/a21glossary'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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