CVE-2005-3549 Code injection in n/a

Medium 6.5 Published 16 Nov 2005 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers with limited privileges can execute arbitrary code by injecting PHP into the Task Manager's file field and triggering a task run.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2005-3549?

CVE-2005-3549 is a medium-severity code injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 16 Nov 2005. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Direct code injection vulnerability in Task Manager in Invision Power Board 2.0.1 allows limited remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by referencing the file in "Task PHP File To Run" field and selecting "Run Task Now".

Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-3549?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Invision Power Services Invision Board.

How do I fix CVE-2005-3549?

No fix has been published for CVE-2005-3549 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.

Is CVE-2005-3549 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2005-3549 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-3wv8-g2rv-3w65.