CVE-2012-5909 SQL injection in n/a
Remote attackers with admin access can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the user search feature in MyBB.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2012-5909?
CVE-2012-5909 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Mybb Mybb, published on 17 Nov 2012. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.
Official description
SQL injection vulnerability in admin/modules/user/users.php in MyBB (aka MyBulletinBoard) 1.6.6 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the conditions[usergroup][] parameter in a search action to admin/index.php.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-5909?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Mybb Mybb.
How do I fix CVE-2012-5909?
No fix has been published for CVE-2012-5909 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-2012-5909 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2012-5909 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in Mybb Mybb
Sources
Also known as GHSA-g56f-wvrx-5p5r.