CVE-2005-2486 SQL injection in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the id parameter in PortailPHP's forum module, potentially compromising database integrity.

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-2005-2486?

CVE-2005-2486 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 7 Aug 2005. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

SQL injection vulnerability in mod_forum/read_message.php in PortailPHP allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the id parameter to index.php with the affiche parameter set to "Forum-read_mess", a different vulnerability than CVE-2005-1701.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-2486?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Portailphp Portailphp.

How do I fix CVE-2005-2486?

No fix has been published for CVE-2005-2486 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-2005-2486 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2005-2486 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-xcx5-f4xc-rcg7.

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