CVE-2005-3943 SQL injection in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via vulnerable parameters in the FAQ System web application.

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-2005-3943?

CVE-2005-3943 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 1 Dec 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 ilyav FAQ System 1.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) FAQ_ID and (2) action parameters in (a) viewFAQ.php; and (3) CATEGORY_ID parameter in (b) index.php.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-3943?

How do I fix CVE-2005-3943?

No fix has been published for CVE-2005-3943 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-2005-3943 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2005-3943 exists.

Public exploit code: 2 Exploit-DB entries.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-7pq4-47cm-wq26.

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