CVE-2006-3996 SQL injection in n/a
Authenticated attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands in ATutor via the links module, 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-2006-3996?
CVE-2006-3996 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 5 Aug 2006. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
SQL injection vulnerability in links/index.php in ATutor 1.5.3.1 and earlier allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) desc or (2) asc parameters.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-3996?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Adaptive Technology Resource Centre Atutor.
How do I fix CVE-2006-3996?
No fix has been published for CVE-2006-3996 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-2006-3996 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2006-3996 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-w2j5-9hgq-p25f.