CVE-2006-0163 SQL injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the search query parameter in PHPNuke EV, potentially compromising database 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-2006-0163?
CVE-2006-0163 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 11 Jan 2006. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
SQL injection vulnerability in the search module (modules/Search/index.php) of PHPNuke EV 7.7 -R1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the query parameter, which is used by the search field. NOTE: This is a different vulnerability than CVE-2005-3792.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-0163?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Francisco Burzi Php-Nuke Ev.
How do I fix CVE-2006-0163?
No fix has been published for CVE-2006-0163 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-2006-0163 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2006-0163 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-pp6v-675r-4xp9.