CVE-2005-1454 SQL injection in n/a

High 7.5 Published 19 May 2005 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Authenticated attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via specific configuration entries in the FreeRADIUS SQL module.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: Available

What is CVE-2005-1454?

CVE-2005-1454 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 19 May 2005. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

SQL injection vulnerability in the radius_xlat function in the SQL module for FreeRADIUS 1.0.2 and earlier allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary SQL commands via (1) group_membership_query, (2) simul_count_query, or (3) simul_verify_query configuration entries.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-1454?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Freeradius Freeradius.

How do I fix CVE-2005-1454?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

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-2005-1454 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2005-1454 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2005-1454, GHSA-vpgg-jj2h-wmwf.