CVE-2006-4417 SQL injection in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the user_avatar parameter in Xoops, 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-2006-4417?

CVE-2006-4417 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 28 Aug 2006. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

SQL injection vulnerability in edituser.php in Xoops before 2.0.15 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the user_avatar parameter.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-4417?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Xoops Xoops.

How do I fix CVE-2006-4417?

No fix has been published for CVE-2006-4417 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-2006-4417 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2006-4417 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-7vp5-rfcg-8qwj.

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