BroadBoard search.asp script SQL injection

broadboard-searchasp-sql-injection (17498) The risk level is classified as MediumMedium Risk

Description:

BroadBoard Instant Active Server Pages (ASP files) Message Board is vulnerable to SQL injection, caused by improper validation of user-supplied input in the keywords parameter of the search.asp script. A remote attacker could send a specially-crafted URL request to the search.asp script containing embedded SQL code, which would allow the attacker to add, modify or delete data in the backend database, and possibly execute arbitrary code on the system.


Consequences:

Data Manipulation

Remedy:

No remedy available as of July 9, 2011.

References:

  • BroadBoard Web site: BroadBoard - A-World-Class Message Board at an Affordable Price.
  • Full-Disclosure Mailing List, Sun Sep 26 2004 - 15:09:32 CDT: SQL injection in BroadBoard Instant ASP Message Board.
  • BID-11250: BroadBoard Message Board Multiple SQL Injection Vulnerabilities
  • CVE-2004-1555: Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in BroadBoard Instant ASP Message Board allow remote attackers to run arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) keywords parameter to search.asp, (2) handle parameter to profile.asp, (3) txtUserHandle parameter to reg2.asp or (4) txtUserEmail parameter to forgot.asp.
  • SA12658: BroadBoard Instant ASP Message Board SQL Injection Vulnerability
  • SECTRACK ID: 1011419: Broadboard Input Validation Holes Let Remote Users Inject SQL Commands

Platforms Affected:

  • BroadBoard BroadBoard

Reported:

Sep 26, 2004

The information within this database may change without notice. Use of this information constitutes acceptance for use in an AS IS condition. There are NO warranties, implied or otherwise, with regard to this information or its use. Any use of this information is at the user's risk. In no event shall the author/distributor (IBM Internet Security Systems X-Force) be held liable for any damages whatsoever arising out of or in connection with the use or spread of this information.

For corrections or additions please email xforce@iss.net

Return to the main page