CVE-2005-1378 SQL injection in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands in phpBB's notes module via the p parameter, potentially accessing 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-2005-1378?

CVE-2005-1378 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 2 May 2005. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

SQL injection vulnerability in posting_notes.php in the notes module for phpBB allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the p parameter, which is used in the $post_id variable, and other attack vectors.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-1378?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Oxpus Phpbb Personal Notes Module.

How do I fix CVE-2005-1378?

No fix has been published for CVE-2005-1378 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-2005-1378 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2005-1378 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-2pf6-f7gf-h6vx.

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