CVE-2006-4673 SQL injection in n/a

Low 2.6 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute SQL injection via the REMOTE_ADDR parameter due to unsafe variable extraction in PHP-Fusion.

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-2006-4673?

CVE-2006-4673 is a low-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 11 Sep 2006. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Global variable overwrite vulnerability in maincore.php in PHP-Fusion 6.01.4 and earlier uses the extract function on the superglobals, which allows remote attackers to conduct SQL injection attacks via the _SERVER[REMOTE_ADDR] parameter to news.php.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-4673?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Php Fusion Php Fusion.

How do I fix CVE-2006-4673?

No fix has been published for CVE-2006-4673 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-2006-4673 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2006-4673 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-736g-vp2f-c4v8.

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