CVE-2005-2723 SQL injection in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the username cookie in PaFileDB when cookie authentication is enabled.

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-2005-2723?

CVE-2005-2723 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 29 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 auth.php in PaFileDB 3.1, when authmethod is set to cookies, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the username value in the pafiledbcookie cookie.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-2723?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Php Arena Pafiledb.

How do I fix CVE-2005-2723?

No fix has been published for CVE-2005-2723 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-2005-2723 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2005-2723 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-4hr3-869x-3fqh.

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