CVE-2005-4169 SQL injection in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via vulnerable parameters in eFiction, potentially accessing or modifying database content.

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-2005-4169?

CVE-2005-4169 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

Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in eFiction 1.0 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) let parameter in a viewlist action to authors.php and (2) sid parameter to viewstory.php.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-4169?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Efiction Project Efiction.

How do I fix CVE-2005-4169?

No fix has been published for CVE-2005-4169 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-2005-4169 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2005-4169 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-3329-3jrm-gfjj.

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