CVE-2006-2959 SQL injection in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via a cookie parameter in Snitz Forum, potentially compromising database integrity and confidentiality.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2006-2959?

CVE-2006-2959 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 12 Jun 2006. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

SQL injection vulnerability in inc_header.asp in Snitz Forum 3.4.05 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the %strCookieURL%.GROUP parameter in a cookie.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-2959?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Snitz Communications Snitz Forums 2000.

How do I fix CVE-2006-2959?

No fix has been published for CVE-2006-2959 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-2006-2959 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2006-2959 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-p6hj-pcxp-3pjq.

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