CVE-2006-5219 SQL injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands in Moodle's blog module via a double-encoded tag parameter, potentially compromising database integrity.
- 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-2006-5219?
CVE-2006-5219 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Moodle Moodle, published on 9 Oct 2006. It can be exploited over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
SQL injection vulnerability in blog/index.php in the blog module in Moodle 1.6.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via a double-encoded tag parameter.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-5219?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Moodle Moodle.
How do I fix CVE-2006-5219?
No fix has been published for CVE-2006-5219 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-2006-5219 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2006-5219 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in Moodle Moodle
- CVE-2006-4935 File upload in n/a
- CVE-2006-4936 Moodle does not properly validate module instance id
- CVE-2004-2233 Unknown "front page vulnerability with Moodle servers" for Moodle before 1.3.2 has unknown impact and attack vectors.
- CVE-2004-2235 Cross-site scripting in n/a
- CVE-2004-2236 Other in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-7x37-gppm-5c5h.