CVE-2006-4238 SQL injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the cat parameter in category mode, 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-2006-4238?
CVE-2006-4238 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 21 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 torrents.php in WebTorrent (WTcom) 0.2.4 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the cat parameter in category mode.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-4238?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Wtcom Web Torrent.
How do I fix CVE-2006-4238?
No fix has been published for CVE-2006-4238 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-2006-4238 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2006-4238 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-wgxm-r3h4-932g.