CVE-2005-1070 in IP.Board
Summary
by MITRE
SQL injection vulnerability in index.php in Invision Power Board 1.3.1 Final and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the st parameter.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 07/28/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2005-1070 represents a critical SQL injection flaw discovered in Invision Power Board version 1.3.1 Final and earlier installations. This security weakness resides within the index.php script where user input is improperly handled, creating an avenue for malicious actors to manipulate database queries through crafted HTTP requests. The specific parameter affected is the 'st' parameter which serves as an entry point for attackers to inject malicious SQL code directly into the application's database layer.
This vulnerability operates under the well-documented CWE-89 classification, which specifically addresses SQL injection attacks where untrusted data is incorporated into SQL commands without proper sanitization or parameterization. The flaw enables remote code execution capabilities by allowing attackers to bypass authentication mechanisms and directly manipulate database structures. The 'st' parameter in the index.php file receives user-supplied input that flows directly into SQL query construction without adequate validation or escaping mechanisms, making it susceptible to exploitation through carefully crafted payloads that can alter the intended query execution flow.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft, as it provides attackers with the capability to perform full database manipulation including data insertion, modification, and deletion operations. Attackers can leverage this flaw to gain unauthorized access to user credentials, forum content, and potentially escalate privileges within the application's database environment. The remote nature of this vulnerability means that attackers do not require physical access to the system or local network presence, making it particularly dangerous for publicly accessible web applications. This weakness directly aligns with ATT&CK technique T1071.004 which covers application layer protocol manipulation and T1190 which addresses exploitation of remote services through injection attacks.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2005-1070 should prioritize immediate patching of affected Invision Power Board installations to version 1.3.2 or later where the vulnerability has been addressed through proper input validation and parameterized query implementation. Organizations should implement input sanitization measures including proper escaping of special characters, use of prepared statements or parameterized queries, and comprehensive output encoding to prevent malicious code from being executed. Additionally, network-level protections such as web application firewalls and intrusion detection systems can provide additional layers of defense. The vulnerability demonstrates the critical importance of secure coding practices and input validation, particularly in applications handling user-supplied data that interfaces directly with database systems. Regular security assessments and code reviews should be conducted to identify similar injection vulnerabilities in legacy applications and ensure proper implementation of database access controls and authentication mechanisms.