CVE-2011-4569 SQL injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the image2 parameter in the MyBB Userbar plugin, 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-2011-4569?
CVE-2011-4569 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 29 Nov 2011. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
SQL injection vulnerability in userbarsettings.php in the Userbar plugin 2.2 for MyBB Forum allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the image2 parameter.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2011-4569?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Tom K Forum Userbar Plugin.
How do I fix CVE-2011-4569?
No fix has been published for CVE-2011-4569 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-2011-4569 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2011-4569 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-xg6j-xg44-rp8p.