CVE-2011-3615 SQL injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands in Simple Machines Forum via HTML entity or display name vectors, potentially compromising database integrity.
- 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-2011-3615?
CVE-2011-3615 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 24 Oct 2011. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in Simple Machines Forum (SMF) before 1.1.15 and 2.x before 2.0.1 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via vectors involving a (1) HTML entity or (2) display name. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2011-3615?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Simplemachines Smf.
How do I fix CVE-2011-3615?
No fix has been published for CVE-2011-3615 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-2011-3615 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2011-3615 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-hwcm-xf66-v6mm.