CVE-2008-0787 SQL injection in n/a
Authenticated users can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the private messaging options parameter, 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-2008-0787?
CVE-2008-0787 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Mybulletinboard Mybulletinboard, published on 15 Feb 2008. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
SQL injection vulnerability in inc/datahandlers/pm.php in MyBB before 1.2.12 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the options[disablesmilies] parameter to private.php.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-0787?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Mybulletinboard Mybulletinboard.
How do I fix CVE-2008-0787?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-0787 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-2008-0787 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-0787 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in Mybulletinboard Mybulletinboard
Sources
Also known as GHSA-9m3m-gpf3-gvw3.