CVE-2013-6936 SQL injection in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the tooltip parameters in the Ajaxfs plugin for MyBB.

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-2013-6936?

CVE-2013-6936 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 4 Dec 2013. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in ajaxfs.php in the Ajax forum stat (Ajaxfs) Plugin 2.0 for MyBB (aka MyBulletinBoard) allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) tooltip or (2) usertooltip parameter.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2013-6936?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Mybb Ajax Forum Stat.

How do I fix CVE-2013-6936?

No fix has been published for CVE-2013-6936 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-2013-6936 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2013-6936 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-2f93-2pfr-964f.

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