CVE-2006-6230 SQL injection in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the user parameter in the registration action of vuBB.

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-2006-6230?

CVE-2006-6230 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 2 Dec 2006. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

SQL injection vulnerability in vuBB 0.2.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the user parameter in a register action to index.php, a different vulnerability than CVE-2006-0962.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-6230?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Vubb Vubb.

How do I fix CVE-2006-6230?

No fix has been published for CVE-2006-6230 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-2006-6230 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2006-6230 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-qgfw-j9rj-9892.

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