CVE-2005-0569 SQL injection in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via multiple parameters in PunBB, potentially reading or modifying database contents.

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-2005-0569?

CVE-2005-0569 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 27 Feb 2005. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in PunBB 1.2.1 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) language parameter to register.php, (2) change email feature in profile.php, (3) posts or (4) topics parameter to moderate.php.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-0569?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Punbb Punbb.

How do I fix CVE-2005-0569?

No fix has been published for CVE-2005-0569 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-2005-0569 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2005-0569 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-fr5x-fgxr-jh2p.

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