CVE-2005-0661 SQL injection in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via crafted cookies in Woltlab Burning Board, potentially compromising database integrity and confidentiality.

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-2005-0661?

CVE-2005-0661 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 7 Mar 2005. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

SQL injection vulnerability in the getwbbuserdata function in session.php for Woltlab Burning Board 2.0.3 through 2.3.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) userid or (2) lastvisit cookie.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-0661?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Woltlab Burning Board.

How do I fix CVE-2005-0661?

No fix has been published for CVE-2005-0661 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-2005-0661 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2005-0661 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-wpfw-35f8-42pr.

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