CVE-2006-0959 SQL injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands in MyBB when register_globals is enabled, 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-2006-0959?
CVE-2006-0959 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Mybulletinboard Mybulletinboard, published on 2 Mar 2006. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
SQL injection vulnerability in misc.php in MyBulletinBoard (MyBB) 1.03, when register_globals is enabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands by setting the comma variable value via the comma parameter in a cookie. NOTE: 1.04 has also been reported to be affected.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-0959?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Mybulletinboard Mybulletinboard.
How do I fix CVE-2006-0959?
No fix has been published for CVE-2006-0959 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-2006-0959 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2006-0959 exists.
Public exploit code: 2 Exploit-DB entries.
Other vulnerabilities in Mybulletinboard Mybulletinboard
Sources
Also known as GHSA-g8m6-2768-5rf4.