CVE-2006-3940 SQL injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via vulnerable parameters in phpbb-Auction, potentially compromising database integrity and confidentiality.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not stated
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2006-3940?
CVE-2006-3940 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 31 Jul 2006. It can be exploited over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in phpbb-Auction allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via (1) the ar parameter in auction_room.php and (2) the u parameter in auction_store.php. NOTE: the auction_rating.php vector is already covered by CVE-2005-1234. NOTE: the original disclosure states that the product name is "PHP-Auction", but this is probably an error.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-3940?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Phpbb Group Phpbb-Auction.
How do I fix CVE-2006-3940?
No fix has been published for CVE-2006-3940 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-2006-3940 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2006-3940 exists.
Public exploit code: 2 Exploit-DB entries.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-hhmv-43q3-6x35.