CVE-2007-4653 SQL injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the start parameter in the Links MOD for phpBB, potentially compromising database integrity.
- 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-2007-4653?
CVE-2007-4653 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 4 Sep 2007. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
SQL injection vulnerability in links.php in the Links MOD 1.2.2 and earlier for phpBB 2.0.22 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the start parameter in a search action.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-4653?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Phpbb Phpbb.
How do I fix CVE-2007-4653?
No fix has been published for CVE-2007-4653 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-2007-4653 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2007-4653 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
- CVE-2008-3224 Other in n/a
- CVE-2008-1766 Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in phpBB before 3.0.1 have unknown impact and attack vectors, related to "two minor security-related bu
- CVE-2025-70810 Cross-site request forgery in n/a
- CVE-2001-1471 Code injection in n/a
- CVE-2026-29199 phpBB has Password Reset Link Poisoning via Host Header injection
Sources
Also known as GHSA-9fj7-4wc3-436h.