CVE-2006-1794 SQL injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands in Mambo CMS via unsanitized input in core functions, potentially compromising database integrity.
- 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-2006-1794?
CVE-2006-1794 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 17 Apr 2006. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
SQL injection vulnerability in Mambo 4.5.3, 4.5.3h, and possibly earlier versions allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via (1) the $username variable in the mosGetParam function and (2) the $task parameter in the mosMenuCheck function in (a) includes/mambo.php; and (3) the $filter variable to the showCategory function in the com_content component (content.php).
Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-1794?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Mambo Mambo.
How do I fix CVE-2006-1794?
No fix has been published for CVE-2006-1794 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-2006-1794 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2006-1794 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-v96v-x3w6-88vq.