CVE-2005-3161 SQL injection in n/a

High 7.5 Published 6 Oct 2005 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via vulnerable parameters in PHP-Fusion, potentially accessing or modifying database content.

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-2005-3161?

CVE-2005-3161 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 6 Oct 2005. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in PHP-Fusion before 6.00.110 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via (1) the activate parameter in register.php and (2) the cat_id parameter in faq.php.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-3161?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Php Fusion Php Fusion.

How do I fix CVE-2005-3161?

No fix has been published for CVE-2005-3161 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-2005-3161 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2005-3161 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-q44m-7h33-96g3.