CVE-2009-1947 SQL injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the Query parameter in the search action of Unclassified NewsBoard.
- 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-2009-1947?
CVE-2009-1947 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 5 Jun 2009. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
SQL injection vulnerability in the UnbDbEncode function in unb_lib/database.lib.php in Unclassified NewsBoard (UNB) 1.6.4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the Query parameter in a search action to forum.php, a different vector than CVE-2005-3686.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-1947?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Newsboard Unclassified Newsboard.
How do I fix CVE-2009-1947?
No fix has been published for CVE-2009-1947 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-2009-1947 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2009-1947 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-2jcm-hjv4-6679.