CVE-2006-5121 SQL injection in n/a

High 7.5 Published 2 Oct 2006 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers with admin access can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the hits parameter in the Downloads module.

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

What is CVE-2006-5121?

CVE-2006-5121 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 2 Oct 2006. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.

Official description

SQL injection vulnerability in modules/Downloads/admin.php in the Admin section of PostNuke 0.762 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the hits parameter.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-5121?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Postnuke Software Foundation Postnuke.

How do I fix CVE-2006-5121?

No fix has been published for CVE-2006-5121 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-2006-5121 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2006-5121 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-vcjm-gfv3-vvv7.