CVE-2005-2690 SQL injection in n/a
Administrators can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the show parameter in the Downloads module, potentially compromising database integrity.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2005-2690?
CVE-2005-2690 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 24 Aug 2005. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.
Official description
SQL injection vulnerability in the Downloads module in PostNuke 0.760-RC4b allows PostNuke administrators to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the show parameter to dl-viewdownload.php.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-2690?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Postnuke Software Foundation Postnuke.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2690?
No fix has been published for CVE-2005-2690 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-2005-2690 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2005-2690 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-f6vj-88gq-5cr9.