CVE-2006-0801 SQL injection in n/a

Medium 5.1 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands in the NS-Languages module via the language parameter when magic_quotes_gpc is disabled.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
An administrator
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2006-0801?

CVE-2006-0801 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 20 Feb 2006. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.

Official description

SQL injection vulnerability in the NS-Languages module for PostNuke 0.761 and earlier, when magic_quotes_gpc is off, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the language parameter to admin.php.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-0801?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Postnuke Software Foundation Postnuke.

How do I fix CVE-2006-0801?

No fix has been published for CVE-2006-0801 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-2006-0801 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2006-0801 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-cm2q-8g3g-h93g.

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