CVE-2005-1642 SQL injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the email verification function in Woltlab Burning Board.
- 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-2005-1642?
CVE-2005-1642 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 17 May 2005. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
SQL injection vulnerability in the verify_email function in Woltlab Burning Board 2.x and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the $email variable.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-1642?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Woltlab Burning Board.
How do I fix CVE-2005-1642?
No fix has been published for CVE-2005-1642 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-2005-1642 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2005-1642 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-8v7f-6wmh-fqhr.