CVE-2005-4159 SQL injection in n/a
Disputed SQL injection in Simple Machines Forum allows remote attackers to potentially execute arbitrary SQL commands via the start parameter.
- 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-2005-4159?
CVE-2005-4159 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 11 Dec 2005. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
NOTE: this issue has been disputed by the vendor and third parties. SQL injection vulnerability in Memberlist.php in Simple Machines Forum (SMF) 1.1 rc1 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the start parameter. NOTE: the vendor says that since only one character can be modified, there is no SQL injection. Thus this might be an "invalid SQL syntax error." Multiple followups support the vendor
Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-4159?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Simple Machines Simple Machines Forum.
How do I fix CVE-2005-4159?
No fix has been published for CVE-2005-4159 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-2005-4159 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2005-4159 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-mrp2-f622-9548.