RevokeBB search SQL injection

revokebb-search-sql-injection (42647) The risk level is classified as MediumMedium Risk

Description:

RevokeBB is vulnerable to SQL injection. A remote attacker could send specially-crafted SQL statements using the search parameter, which could allow the attacker to view, add, modify or delete information in the back-end database.

Platforms Affected:

  • Revokesoft, Revokebb 1.0 Rc4
  • Revokesoft, Revokebb 1.0 Rc11

Remedy:

No remedy available as of November 22, 2008.

Consequences:

Data Manipulation

References:

  • SourceForge.net, RevokeBB at http://sourceforge.net/projects/revokebb/.
  • BID-29393: RevokeBB 'search' Parameter SQL Injection Vulnerability
  • CVE-2008-2778: SQL injection vulnerability in inc/class_search.php in the Search System in RevokeBB 1.0 RC11 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the search parameter.
  • FrSIRT/ADV-2008-1676: RevokeBB search Parameter Remote SQL Injection Vulnerability

Reported:

May 27, 2008

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