CVE-2007-5646 SQL injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the userspec parameter in Simple Machines Forum when using MySQL 5.
- 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-2007-5646?
CVE-2007-5646 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 23 Oct 2007. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
SQL injection vulnerability in Sources/Search.php in Simple Machines Forum (SMF) 1.1.3, when MySQL 5 is used, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the userspec parameter in a search2 action to index.php.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-5646?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Simple Machines Simple Machines Forum.
How do I fix CVE-2007-5646?
No fix has been published for CVE-2007-5646 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-2007-5646 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2007-5646 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-5f7m-6v8p-qcr4.