CVE-2005-2028 SQL injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the User-Agent header in MercuryBoard, potentially compromising database integrity and confidentiality.
- 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-2005-2028?
CVE-2005-2028 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 21 Jun 2005. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
SQL injection vulnerability in index.php for MercuryBoard 1.1.4 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the User-Agent HTTP header.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-2028?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Mercuryboard Mercuryboard Message Board.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2028?
No fix has been published for CVE-2005-2028 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-2005-2028 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2005-2028 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-h9fx-fv39-r42q.