CVE-2006-3851 SQL injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the old_prefix parameter in X7 Chat's upgrade script.
- 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-2006-3851?
CVE-2006-3851 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 25 Jul 2006. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
SQL injection vulnerability in upgradev1.php in X7 Chat 2.0.4 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the old_prefix parameter.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-3851?
It affects 1 product.
Products include X7 Group X7 Chat.
How do I fix CVE-2006-3851?
No fix has been published for CVE-2006-3851 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-2006-3851 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2006-3851 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-xw3j-w8v4-vh75.