CVE-2006-4953 SQL injection in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via vulnerable parameters in Neon WebMail for Java, potentially compromising database integrity and confidentiality.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not stated
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2006-4953?

CVE-2006-4953 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 23 Sep 2006. It can be exploited over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in Neon WebMail for Java before 5.08 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) adr_sortkey and (2) adr_sortkey_desc parameters in the (a) addrlist servlet, and the (3) sortkey and (4) sortkey_desc parameters in the (b) maillist servlet.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-4953?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Neosys Neon Webmail.

How do I fix CVE-2006-4953?

No fix has been published for CVE-2006-4953 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-2006-4953 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2006-4953 exists.

Public exploit code: 2 Exploit-DB entries.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-chhx-5gj9-jmmc.

Is CVE-2006-4953 in your software?

Upload an SBOM and sbomify checks it against every vulnerability here, every day.

Check your SBOMs for free