CVE-2005-1615 in Ultimate PHP Board
Summary
by MITRE
viewforum.php in Ultimate PHP Board (UPB) 1.8 through 1.9.6 may allow remote attackers to read sensitive data via the postorder parameter, which is not properly handled by textdb.inc.php, possibly due to a SQL injection vulnerability.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 12/23/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2005-1615 affects Ultimate PHP Board version 1.8 through 1.9.6, specifically targeting the viewforum.php script that processes the postorder parameter. This issue represents a classic SQL injection vulnerability where user input is inadequately sanitized before being incorporated into database queries. The flaw manifests in the textdb.inc.php component which fails to properly handle the postorder parameter, creating an exploitable condition that allows remote attackers to manipulate database operations. The vulnerability stems from insufficient input validation and parameter sanitization mechanisms within the application's data handling routines.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability occurs when the postorder parameter is passed through viewforum.php to textdb.inc.php without proper escaping or sanitization of special characters. Attackers can craft malicious input that gets directly embedded into SQL queries, potentially allowing them to extract sensitive information from the underlying database. This type of vulnerability falls under CWE-89 which specifically addresses SQL injection flaws where untrusted data is incorporated into SQL commands without proper validation or escaping. The exploitation typically involves injecting SQL syntax elements such as single quotes, semicolons, or union statements that alter the intended query execution flow.
Operationally, this vulnerability poses significant risks to the confidentiality and integrity of the affected forum's data. Remote attackers can potentially access private messages, user credentials, administrative information, and other sensitive database content that should remain protected. The impact extends beyond simple data theft as it could enable privilege escalation attacks where attackers might gain administrative access to the forum system. This vulnerability particularly affects web applications that store user data in relational databases and lack proper input validation mechanisms, making it a critical concern for any organization relying on forum software for community interaction and information sharing.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2005-1615 should prioritize immediate patching of the affected UPB versions to the latest available releases that contain proper input sanitization and parameter handling. Organizations should implement proper input validation at multiple layers including application-level filtering and database-level query parameterization. The use of prepared statements or parameterized queries should be enforced to prevent direct concatenation of user input into SQL commands. Additionally, implementing web application firewalls and intrusion detection systems can help monitor for suspicious parameter patterns. Security practices should align with NIST SP 800-45 guidelines for web application security and ATT&CK technique T1190 which covers SQL injection attacks. Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments should be conducted to identify similar input validation weaknesses in other application components and ensure comprehensive protection against similar exploitation vectors.