CVE-2012-1603 SQL injection in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via vulnerable parameters in ajaxserver.php, potentially compromising database integrity and confidentiality.

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-2012-1603?

CVE-2012-1603 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 1 Oct 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 ajaxserver.php in NextBBS 0.6 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) curstr parameter in the findUsers function, (2) id parameter in the isIdAvailable function, or (3) username parameter in the getGreetings function.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-1603?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Nextbbs Nextbbs.

How do I fix CVE-2012-1603?

No fix has been published for CVE-2012-1603 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-2012-1603 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2012-1603 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-q487-3mgc-rwpv.

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