CVE-2006-6842 SQL injection in n/a
Remote attackers with admin access can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the id parameter in the Acronym Mod for phpBB2 Plus.
- 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-2006-6842?
CVE-2006-6842 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 3 Jan 2007. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.
Official description
SQL injection vulnerability in admin/admin_acronyms.php in the Acronym Mod 0.9.5 for phpBB2 Plus 1.53 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the id parameter.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-6842?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Codemonkeyx Acronym Mod.
How do I fix CVE-2006-6842?
No fix has been published for CVE-2006-6842 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-2006-6842 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2006-6842 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-67fq-9626-6542.