CVE-2006-6233 SQL injection in n/a

High 7.5 Published 2 Dec 2006 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the lid parameter in the PostNuke Downloads module, potentially compromising database integrity.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not stated
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2006-6233?

CVE-2006-6233 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 2 Dec 2006. It can be exploited over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

SQL injection vulnerability in the Downloads module for unknown versions of PostNuke allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the lid parameter in a viewdownloaddetails operation. NOTE: this issue might have been in the viewdownloaddetails function in dl-downloaddetails.php, but PostNuke 0.764 does not appear to have this issue.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-6233?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Postnuke Software Foundation Postnuke.

How do I fix CVE-2006-6233?

No fix has been published for CVE-2006-6233 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-2006-6233 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2006-6233 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-5xg4-rfhr-c5p6.