CVE-2006-5720 SQL injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the forwhat parameter in the Journal module, potentially compromising database integrity and confidentiality.
- 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-2006-5720?
CVE-2006-5720 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Francisco Burzi Php-Nuke, published on 4 Nov 2006. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
SQL injection vulnerability in modules/journal/search.php in the Journal module in Francisco Burzi PHP-Nuke 7.9 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the forwhat parameter.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-5720?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Francisco Burzi Php-Nuke.
How do I fix CVE-2006-5720?
No fix has been published for CVE-2006-5720 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-2006-5720 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2006-5720 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in Francisco Burzi Php-Nuke
Sources
Also known as GHSA-8293-v9g5-5rpf.