CVE-2006-3959 SQL injection in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via username and password parameters in X-Protection when magic_quotes_gpc is disabled.

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-2006-3959?

CVE-2006-3959 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 1 Aug 2006. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

SQL injection vulnerability in protect.php in X-Scripts X-Protection 1.10, with magic_quotes_gpc disabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) username and (2) password parameter.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-3959?

It affects 1 product.

Products include X-Scripts X-Statistics.

How do I fix CVE-2006-3959?

No fix has been published for CVE-2006-3959 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-2006-3959 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2006-3959 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-7x3f-83h7-pff9.

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