CVE-2005-4519 SQL injection in n/a

High 7.5 Published 28 Dec 2005 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers with high privileges can execute arbitrary SQL commands via injection in Mantis user management pages.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: An administrator
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: Available

What is CVE-2005-4519?

CVE-2005-4519 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 28 Dec 2005. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in the manage user page (manage_user_page.php) in Mantis 1.0.0rc3 and earlier allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) prefix and (2) sort parameters to the manage user page (manage_user_page.php), or (3) the sort parameter to view_all_set.php.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-4519?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Mantis Mantis.

How do I fix CVE-2005-4519?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

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-2005-4519 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2005-4519 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-9p5h-3x6c-gqmv.