A vulnerability was found in vBulletin 5.5.4 (Forum Software). It has been classified as critical. This affects some unknown functionality of the file ajax/api/hook/getHookList. The manipulation of the argument where as part of a Parameter leads to a sql injection vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-89. The product constructs all or part of an SQL command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended SQL command when it is sent to a downstream component. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

vBulletin 5.5.4 allows SQL Injection via the ajax/api/hook/getHookList or ajax/api/widget/getWidgetList where parameter.

The weakness was disclosed 10/08/2019. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2019-17271 since 10/07/2019. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. A authentication is required for exploitation. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1505 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

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• vBulletin

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• 5.5.4

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• commercial

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