CVE-2006-6972 SQL injection in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via parameters in torrents.php, potentially compromising the database.

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-2006-6972?

CVE-2006-6972 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 7 Feb 2007. It can be exploited over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

SQL injection in torrents.php in BtitTracker 1.3.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) by and (2) order parameters. NOTE: it is not clear whether this issue is exploitable.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-6972?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Btitracker Btitracker.

How do I fix CVE-2006-6972?

No fix has been published for CVE-2006-6972 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-2006-6972 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2006-6972 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-r2j5-xw69-3j5q.

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