CVE-2004-2240 SQL injection in n/a
Remote attackers can inject SQL commands into Phorum web forums to read or modify database contents without authentication.
- 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-2004-2240?
CVE-2004-2240 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Phorum Phorum, published on 17 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 Phorum 5.0.11 and earlier allow remote attackers to modify SQL statements via (1) the query string in read.php or (2) unknown vectors in file.php.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2004-2240?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Phorum Phorum.
How do I fix CVE-2004-2240?
No fix has been published for CVE-2004-2240 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-2004-2240 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2004-2240 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Phorum Phorum
Sources
Also known as GHSA-jw2m-26ff-xvg4.