CVE-2011-5137 SQL injection in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via vulnerable parameters in tForum, potentially accessing or modifying database contents.

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-2011-5137?

CVE-2011-5137 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 31 Aug 2012. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in tForum b0.915 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) TopicID parameter to viewtopic.php, the (2) BoardID parameter to viewboard.php, or (3) CatID parameter to viewcat.php.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2011-5137?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Tforum Tforum.

How do I fix CVE-2011-5137?

No fix has been published for CVE-2011-5137 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-2011-5137 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2011-5137 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-9rmc-rhrc-35vg.

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