CVE-2006-4978 SQL injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via vulnerable parameters in PhpQuiz, potentially accessing or modifying database contents.
- 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-2006-4978?
CVE-2006-4978 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 25 Sep 2006. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in Walter Beschmout PhpQuiz 1.2 and earlier allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via (1) the univers parameter in score.php and (2) the quiz_id parameter in home.php, accessed through the front/ URI.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-4978?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Walter Beschmout Phpquiz.
How do I fix CVE-2006-4978?
No fix has been published for CVE-2006-4978 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-2006-4978 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2006-4978 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-x452-p88q-5w5m.