CVE-2005-0856 SQL injection in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can manipulate SQL commands in CoolForum via alert.php or viewip.php, potentially accessing or modifying database contents.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not stated
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2005-0856?

CVE-2005-0856 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 24 Mar 2005. It can be exploited over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

CoolForum 0.8.1 beta and earlier allows remote attackers to manipulate SQL commands via certain requests to (1) alert.php or (2) viewip.php, possibly due to a SQL injection vulnerability.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-0856?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Coolforum Coolforum.

How do I fix CVE-2005-0856?

No fix has been published for CVE-2005-0856 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-2005-0856 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2005-0856 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-f9p9-65mq-4mh9.

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