CVE-2006-2879 SQL injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the newsid parameter in Alex News-Engine, 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-2006-2879?
CVE-2006-2879 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 7 Jun 2006. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
SQL injection vulnerability in newscomments.php in Alex News-Engine 1.5.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the newsid parameter.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-2879?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Alex News-Engine.
How do I fix CVE-2006-2879?
No fix has been published for CVE-2006-2879 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-2006-2879 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2006-2879 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-g27x-xj6q-h3q3.