CVE-2006-5104 SQL injection in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the templatesused parameter in Jelsoft vBulletin, potentially compromising database integrity.

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-2006-5104?

CVE-2006-5104 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Jelsoft Vbulletin, published on 2 Oct 2006. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

SQL injection vulnerability in global.php in Jelsoft vBulletin 2.x allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the templatesused parameter.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-5104?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Jelsoft Vbulletin.

How do I fix CVE-2006-5104?

No fix has been published for CVE-2006-5104 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-2006-5104 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2006-5104 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-8m88-5xxp-pw88.

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