CVE-2005-3968 SQL injection in n/a
Remote attackers can exploit SQL injection in PHPX to bypass authentication and upload arbitrary PHP code, leading to full system compromise.
- 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-2005-3968?
CVE-2005-3968 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 3 Dec 2005. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
SQL injection vulnerability in auth.inc.php in PHPX 3.5.9 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands, bypass authentication, and upload arbitrary PHP code via the username parameter.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-3968?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Phpx Phpx.
How do I fix CVE-2005-3968?
No fix has been published for CVE-2005-3968 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-2005-3968 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2005-3968 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-3q9q-hxxg-xhhm.