CVE-2005-1598 SQL injection in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via a crafted cookie, 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-2005-1598?

CVE-2005-1598 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 16 May 2005. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

SQL injection vulnerability in Invision Power Board (IPB) 2.0.3 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via a crafted cookie password hash (pass_hash) that modifies the internal $pid variable.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-1598?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Invision Power Services Invision Board, Invision Power Services Invision Power Board.

How do I fix CVE-2005-1598?

No fix has been published for CVE-2005-1598 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-2005-1598 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2005-1598 exists.

Public exploit code: 3 Exploit-DB entries.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-p55g-xqq3-p24m.

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