CVE-2006-3359 SQL injection in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can inject arbitrary SQL commands via multiple parameters in NewsPHP, 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-2006-3359?

CVE-2006-3359 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 6 Jul 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 index.php in NewsPHP 2006 PRO allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) words, (2) id, (3) topmenuitem, and (4) cat_id parameters in (a) index.php; and the (5) category parameter in (b) inc/rss_feed.php.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-3359?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Newsphp Newsphp.

How do I fix CVE-2006-3359?

No fix has been published for CVE-2006-3359 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-2006-3359 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2006-3359 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-8xcp-wmf2-gj8m.

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