CVE-2011-5277 SQL injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via multiple parameters in the Advanced Forum Signatures plugin for MyBB.
- 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-2011-5277?
CVE-2011-5277 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 8 Apr 2014. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in signature.php in the Advanced Forum Signatures (aka afsignatures) plugin 2.0.4 for MyBB allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) afs_type, (2) afs_background, (3) afs_showonline, (4) afs_bar_left, (5) afs_bar_center, (6) afs_full_line1, (7) afs_full_line2, (8) afs_full_line3, (9) afs_full_line4, (10) afs_full_line5, or (11) afs_full_line6 parameter. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2011-5277?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Advanced Forum Signatures Project Advanced Forum Signatures.
How do I fix CVE-2011-5277?
No fix has been published for CVE-2011-5277 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-2011-5277 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2011-5277 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-gg5p-5hw9-qmgj.