CVE-2016-6195 SQL injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the postids parameter in vBulletin, 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-2016-6195?
CVE-2016-6195 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in Vbulletin Vbulletin, published on 30 Aug 2016. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
SQL injection vulnerability in forumrunner/includes/moderation.php in vBulletin before 4.2.2 Patch Level 5 and 4.2.3 before Patch Level 1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the postids parameter to forumrunner/request.php, as exploited in the wild in July 2016.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-6195?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Vbulletin Vbulletin.
How do I fix CVE-2016-6195?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-6195 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-2016-6195 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2016-6195 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry and 1 Nuclei template.
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Sources
Also known as GHSA-vhxf-9672-mr6m.