CVE-2006-2740 SQL injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via injection in login and password recovery parameters, 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-2006-2740?
CVE-2006-2740 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 1 Jun 2006. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in Epicdesigns tinyBB 0.3 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) q parameter in (a) forgot.php, and the (2) username and (3) password parameters in (b) login.php, and other unspecified vectors.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-2740?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Epic Designs Tinybb.
How do I fix CVE-2006-2740?
No fix has been published for CVE-2006-2740 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-2006-2740 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2006-2740 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-x35w-3585-36xp.