CVE-2006-5508 SQL injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the n parameter or User-Agent header in WoltLab Burning Book.
- 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-2006-5508?
CVE-2006-5508 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 25 Oct 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 addentry.php in WoltLab Burning Book 1.1.2 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via (1) the n parameter and (2) the User-Agent HTTP header.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-5508?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Woltlab Burning Book.
How do I fix CVE-2006-5508?
No fix has been published for CVE-2006-5508 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-2006-5508 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2006-5508 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-pffq-vgcv-vx5f.