CVE-2003-1216 SQL injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands and gain privileges via the search_id parameter in phpBB's search.php.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2003-1216?
CVE-2003-1216 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Phpbb Group Phpbb, published on 27 May 2005. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
SQL injection vulnerability in search.php for phpBB 2.0.6 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL and gain privileges via the search_id parameter.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2003-1216?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Phpbb Group Phpbb.
How do I fix CVE-2003-1216?
No fix has been published for CVE-2003-1216 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-2003-1216 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2003-1216 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in Phpbb Group Phpbb
Sources
Also known as GHSA-g36w-54v5-c3m5.