CVE-2005-4431 SQL injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the search parameter in WowBB, potentially accessing or modifying database contents.
- 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-2005-4431?
CVE-2005-4431 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 21 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 WowBB 1.65 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the q parameter to search.php. NOTE: the view_user.php/sort_by vector is already covered by CVE-2005-1554 and CVE-2004-2181.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-4431?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Wowbb Wowbb.
How do I fix CVE-2005-4431?
No fix has been published for CVE-2005-4431 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-2005-4431 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2005-4431 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-v82c-4hvx-qp92.