CVE-2004-2181 SQL injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via vulnerable parameters in WowBB Forum, potentially compromising database integrity and confidentiality.
- 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-2004-2181?
CVE-2004-2181 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 10 Jul 2005. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in WowBB Forum 1.61 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) sort_by or (2) page parameters to view_user.php, or the (3) forum_id parameter to view_topic.php. NOTE: the sort_by vector was later reported to be present in WowBB 1.65.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2004-2181?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Wowbb Wowbb Web Forum.
How do I fix CVE-2004-2181?
No fix has been published for CVE-2004-2181 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-2004-2181 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2004-2181 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-4885-7gpq-c6h2.