CVE-2005-0781 SQL injection in n/a

High 7.5 Published 20 Mar 2005 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the start parameter in paFileDB, potentially accessing or modifying database contents.

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-2005-0781?

CVE-2005-0781 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 20 Mar 2005. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

SQL injection vulnerability in (1) viewall.php and (2) category.php in paFileDB 3.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the start parameter to pafiledb.php.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-0781?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Php Arena Pafiledb.

How do I fix CVE-2005-0781?

No fix has been published for CVE-2005-0781 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-2005-0781 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2005-0781 exists.

Public exploit code: 2 Exploit-DB entries.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-pff5-4725-rp94.