CVE-2006-5908 SQL injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the login form, potentially compromising the database.
- 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-2006-5908?
CVE-2006-5908 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 15 Nov 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 the login_user function in yans.func.php in Lucas Rodriguez San Pedro Yet Another News System (YANS) 0.2b allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) username or (2) password parameter.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-5908?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Lucas Rodriguez San Pedro Yet Another News System.
How do I fix CVE-2006-5908?
No fix has been published for CVE-2006-5908 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-2006-5908 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2006-5908 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-mgm6-293j-fmc8.