CVE-2011-1130 SQL injection in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can exploit SQL injection in Simple Machines Forum to read sensitive data or cause denial of service.

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-2011-1130?

CVE-2011-1130 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 21 Jun 2011. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Simple Machines Forum (SMF) before 1.1.13, and 2.x before 2.0 RC5, does not properly validate the start parameter, which might allow remote attackers to conduct SQL injection attacks, obtain sensitive information, or cause a denial of service via a crafted value, related to the cleanRequest function in QueryString.php and the constructPageIndex function in Subs.php.

Weakness: CWE-20

Which versions are affected by CVE-2011-1130?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Simplemachines Smf.

How do I fix CVE-2011-1130?

No fix has been published for CVE-2011-1130 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-2011-1130 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2011-1130 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-7wv9-wp56-h5x2.

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