CVE-2005-4232 SQL injection in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the cat parameter in Jamit Job Board, potentially compromising data integrity and confidentiality.

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-2005-4232?

CVE-2005-4232 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 index.php in Jamit Job Board 2.4.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the cat parameter. NOTE: the vendor has disputed this issue, saying "The vulnerability is without any basis and did not actually work." CVE has not verified either the vendor or researcher statements, but the original researcher is known to make frequent mistakes when reporting SQL injection

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-4232?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Jamit Jamit Job Board.

How do I fix CVE-2005-4232?

No fix has been published for CVE-2005-4232 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-2005-4232 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2005-4232 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-x5wf-q8j7-6rj6.

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