CVE-2005-3259 SQL injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands and bypass authentication in versatileBulletinBoard via multiple injection points.
- 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-2005-3259?
CVE-2005-3259 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 20 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 versatileBulletinBoard (vBB) 1.0.0 RC2 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands and bypass authentication via the (1) login field, (2) "search this thread" feature, (3) "search for posts" feature, (4) "forgot password" feature, (5) list parameter in userlistpre.php, and the (6) select, (7) categ, and (8) to parameters in index.php.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-3259?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Versatilebulletinboard Versatilebulletinboard.
How do I fix CVE-2005-3259?
No fix has been published for CVE-2005-3259 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-2005-3259 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2005-3259 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-gcj6-2qxj-538j.