CVE-2006-5513 SQL injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands and bypass login in GeoNetwork opensource, requiring an upgrade to secure the application.
- 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-2006-5513?
CVE-2006-5513 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 26 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 GeoNetwork opensource before 2.0.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands, and complete a login, via unspecified vectors.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-5513?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Geonetwork Opensource.
How do I fix CVE-2006-5513?
No fix has been published for CVE-2006-5513 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-2006-5513 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2006-5513 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-c5c5-98w5-w383.