# CVE-2007-5688: SQL injection in n/a

> Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via vulnerable parameters in the Multi-Forums module for phpBB and IPB.

- **Severity:** High 7.5 (`AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P`)
- **Exploited in the wild:** Not known
- **Login needed:** Not stated
- **Attackable:** Over the internet
- **Victim action needed:** Not needed
- **Fix available:** No
- **Published:** 29 Oct 2007
- **Updated:** 7 Aug 2024
- **Also known as:** GHSA-pf52-67rh-hjwm

## What is CVE-2007-5688?

CVE-2007-5688 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 29 Oct 2007. It can be exploited over the network, with no action from the victim.

### Official description

Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in directory.php in the Multi-Forums (aka Multi Host Forum Pro) module 1.3.3, for phpBB and Invision Power Board (IPB or IP.Board), allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) go and (2) cat parameters.

Weakness: CWE-89 (Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command)

## Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-5688?

It affects 3 products.


Products: Invision Power Services Invision Power Board, Phpbb Phpbb, Sebflipper Multi-Forums Module.

## How do I fix CVE-2007-5688?

No fix has been published for CVE-2007-5688 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

## Is CVE-2007-5688 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2007-5688 exists.

Public exploit code:

- Multi-Forums - 'Directory.php' Multiple SQL Injections (exploitdb)

## Other vulnerabilities in n/a

- [CVE-2006-7064](https://insights.sbomify.com/CVE-2006-7064/): Cross-site scripting in n/a (critical 9.3)
- [CVE-2007-3219](https://insights.sbomify.com/CVE-2007-3219/): Missing authorization in n/a (high 7.8)
- [CVE-2008-4171](https://insights.sbomify.com/CVE-2008-4171/): SQL injection in n/a (high 7.5)
- [CVE-2007-4913](https://insights.sbomify.com/CVE-2007-4913/): File upload in n/a (high 7.5)
- [CVE-2006-7071](https://insights.sbomify.com/CVE-2006-7071/): SQL injection in n/a (high 7.5)

## Fix prompt for AI coding agents

```text
Check this codebase for CVE-2007-5688 and fix it if it is affected.

What it is: CVE-2007-5688 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 29 Oct 2007. It can be exploited over the network, with no action from the victim.
Exploitation: It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2007-5688 exists.

Affected product: n/a. No package-level version data is available, so check the vendor advisory linked from the reference page.

Task:
1. Search the dependency manifests and lockfiles (for example package.json, package-lock.json, requirements.txt, poetry.lock, uv.lock, pom.xml, build.gradle, go.mod, Cargo.lock, Gemfile.lock) and any Dockerfiles for the affected packages, including transitive dependencies.
2. If an affected version is in use, upgrade it to the fixed version for its release line with the project's package manager, so the lockfile is regenerated. Prefer the smallest upgrade that fixes it.
3. If there is no fix, or the upgrade would break the build, do not guess: explain the risk and the safest workaround instead.
4. Run the tests and summarise what changed and why.
5. If nothing in the project is affected, say so and change nothing.

Reference: https://insights.sbomify.com/CVE-2007-5688/ (Markdown: https://insights.sbomify.com/CVE-2007-5688/index.md)
```

## Sources

- CVE record: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2007-5688
- NVD: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2007-5688
- OSV: https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2007-5688

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