CVE-2001-1472 SQL injection in n/a
Authenticated users can exploit SQL injection in phpBB to execute arbitrary commands and gain administrative privileges.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2001-1472?
CVE-2001-1472 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Phpbb Group Phpbb, published on 21 Apr 2005. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
SQL injection vulnerability in prefs.php in phpBB 1.4.0 and 1.4.1 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary SQL commands and gain administrative access via the viewemail parameter.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2001-1472?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Phpbb Group Phpbb.
How do I fix CVE-2001-1472?
No fix has been published for CVE-2001-1472 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Use parameterised queries everywhere and never build SQL by joining strings. Upgrade affected software first; a web application firewall only buys time. More about SQL injection.
Is CVE-2001-1472 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2001-1472 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in Phpbb Group Phpbb
Sources
Also known as GHSA-3jqm-4487-ppp7.