CVE-2006-5738 SQL injection in n/a
Remote authenticated administrators can execute arbitrary SQL commands in PunBB, potentially compromising the database.
- 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-2006-5738?
CVE-2006-5738 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 6 Nov 2006. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in PunBB before 1.2.14 allow remote authenticated administrators to execute arbitrary SQL commands via unspecified vectors.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-5738?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Punbb Punbb.
How do I fix CVE-2006-5738?
No fix has been published for CVE-2006-5738 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-2006-5738 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2006-5738 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-ccxg-86pq-6mj7.