CVE-2005-2253 SQL injection in n/a
Remote attackers can modify SQL queries via the category parameter in adsearch.php, potentially reading or modifying database contents.
- 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-2005-2253?
CVE-2005-2253 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 13 Jul 2005. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
SQL injection vulnerability in PhpAuction 2.5 allow remote attackers to modify SQL queries via the category parameter to adsearch.php. NOTE: there is evidence that viewnews.php may not be part of the PhpAuction product, so it is not included in this description.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-2253?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Gianluca Baldo Phpauction.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2253?
No fix has been published for CVE-2005-2253 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-2005-2253 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2005-2253 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-7545-65cx-3rpp.