CVE-2007-3244 SQL injection in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands in bbPress via the edit forum page, potentially compromising database integrity and confidentiality.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2007-3244?

CVE-2007-3244 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 15 Jun 2007. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

SQL injection vulnerability in bb-includes/formatting-functions.php in bbPress before 0.8.1 might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via unspecified vectors to forums/bb-edit.php, as demonstrated by a PRE element, aka the "quircky slashes bug."

Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-3244?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Bbpress Bbpress.

How do I fix CVE-2007-3244?

No fix has been published for CVE-2007-3244 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-2007-3244 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2007-3244 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-hr4f-v74c-rx23.

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