CVE-2005-2149 SQL injection in n/a
Remote attackers can exploit a configuration flaw to bypass security checks and perform SQL injection, leading to privilege escalation and data access.
- 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-2005-2149?
CVE-2005-2149 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 6 Jul 2005. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
config.php in Cacti 0.8.6e and earlier allows remote attackers to set the no_http_headers switch, then modify session information to gain privileges and disable the use of addslashes to conduct SQL injection attacks.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-2149?
It affects 1 product.
Products include The Cacti Group Cacti.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2149?
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-2005-2149 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2005-2149 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2005-2149, GHSA-r2fr-8m3m-rwqg.