CVE-2006-1978 SQL injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the flexbb_username cookie in FlexBB, 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-2006-1978?
CVE-2006-1978 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 21 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 inc/start.php in FlexBB 0.5.5 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the flexbb_username COOKIE parameter.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-1978?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Flexbb Flexbb.
How do I fix CVE-2006-1978?
No fix has been published for CVE-2006-1978 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-2006-1978 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2006-1978 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-x3wf-xjh2-qv99.