UseBB search function allows SQL injection
| usebb-search-sql-injection (21652) |  Medium Risk |
Description:
UseBB is vulnerable to SQL injection, if magic_quotes_gpc is not enabled. By default, magic_quotes_gpc is disabled. A remote attacker could send specially-crafted SQL statements to the _REQUEST script, using the search function which would allow the attacker to add, modify, or delete data from the database.
Consequences:
Data Manipulation
Remedy:
Upgrade to the latest version of UseBB (0.5.1a or later), available from the UseBB Web site. See References.
References:
- BugTraq Mailing List, Thu Jul 28 2005 - 16:54:08 CDT : UseBB Multiple Vulnerabilities.
- Hardened-PHP Project - PHP Security: Advisory 12/2005: UseBB Multiple Vulnerabilities.
- UseBB Web site: UseBB- The Usable Forum Software.
- BID-14413: UseBB Search SQL Injection Vulnerability
- CVE-2005-2439: SQL injection vulnerability in UseBB 0.5.1 and earlier, when magic_quotes_gpc is disabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the search function.
Platforms Affected:
- UseBB UseBB 0.5.1
Reported:
Jul 28, 2005
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