CVE-2005-3686 SQL injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via search parameters in Unclassified NewsBoard, potentially compromising database integrity and confidentiality.
- 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-2005-3686?
CVE-2005-3686 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 19 Nov 2005. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
SQL injection vulnerability in search.inc.php in Unclassified NewsBoard before 1.5.3 Patch 4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) DateFrom or (2) DateUntil parameter to forum.php.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-3686?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Newsboard Unclassified Newsboard.
How do I fix CVE-2005-3686?
No fix has been published for CVE-2005-3686 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-2005-3686 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2005-3686 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-qx4w-pmj5-w2pm.