CVE-2009-3974 SQL injection in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via search and password recovery parameters, potentially compromising database integrity and confidentiality.

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-2009-3974?

CVE-2009-3974 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 18 Nov 2009. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in Invision Power Board (IPB or IP.Board) 3.0.0, 3.0.1, and 3.0.2 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) search_term parameter to admin/applications/core/modules_public/search/search.php and (2) aid parameter to admin/applications/core/modules_public/global/lostpass.php. NOTE: on 20090818, the vendor patched 3.0.2 without changing the version number.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-3974?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Invisioncommunity Invision Power Board.

How do I fix CVE-2009-3974?

No fix has been published for CVE-2009-3974 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-2009-3974 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2009-3974 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-cpv9-v2q3-7qjr.

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