CVE-2002-2176 SQL injection in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published 16 Nov 2005 Updated 16 Sep 2024

Remote attackers can gain administrative access via SQL injection in the Gender MOD user profile page.

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-2002-2176?

CVE-2002-2176 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in Phpbb Group Phpbb, published on 16 Nov 2005. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

SQL injection vulnerability in Gender MOD 1.1.3 allows remote attackers to gain administrative access via the user_level parameter in the User Profile page.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-2176?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Phpbb Group Phpbb.

How do I fix CVE-2002-2176?

No fix has been published for CVE-2002-2176 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-2002-2176 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2002-2176 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

All Phpbb Group Phpbb vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-rhj3-93x7-f829.