CVE-2006-5029 SQL injection in n/a
Remote attackers can exploit SQL injection in thread.php to disclose PHP, MySQL, and application version numbers via the page parameter.
- 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-2006-5029?
CVE-2006-5029 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 27 Sep 2006. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
SQL injection vulnerability in thread.php in WoltLab Burning Board (wBB) 2.3.x allows remote attackers to obtain the version numbers of PHP, MySQL, and wBB via the page parameter. NOTE: this issue might be a forced SQL error. Also, the original report was disputed by a third party for 2.3.3 and 2.3.4.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-5029?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Woltlab Burning Board.
How do I fix CVE-2006-5029?
No fix has been published for CVE-2006-5029 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-2006-5029 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2006-5029 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-2f24-pwmq-42fq.