CVE-2005-4218 SQL injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the msg parameter in PHPWebThings forum.php, potentially compromising database integrity.
- 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-2005-4218?
CVE-2005-4218 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 14 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 forum.php in PHPWebThings 1.4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the msg parameter, a different vulnerability than CVE-2005-3585.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-4218?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Phpwebthings Phpwebthings.
How do I fix CVE-2005-4218?
No fix has been published for CVE-2005-4218 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-2005-4218 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2005-4218 exists.
Public exploit code: 2 Exploit-DB entries.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-w8j8-w96c-962r.