CVE-2005-2058 in UBB.Threads
Summary
by MITRE
Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in Infopop UBB.Threads before 6.5.2 Beta allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the Number parameter to (1) download.php, (2) modifypost.php, (3) mailthread.php, or (4) notifymod.php, (5) month or (6) year parameter to calendar.php, (7) message parameter to viewmessage.php, (8) main parameter to addfav.php, or (9) posted parameter to grabnext.php.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 12/23/2025
The vulnerability described in CVE-2005-2058 represents a critical SQL injection flaw affecting Infopop UBB.Threads version 6.5.1 and earlier, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands through multiple entry points. This vulnerability falls under the Common Weakness Enumeration category CWE-89, which specifically addresses SQL injection vulnerabilities where untrusted data is directly incorporated into SQL query construction without proper sanitization or parameterization. The flaw exists due to insufficient input validation and sanitization mechanisms within the web application's database interaction layers, creating a pathway for malicious actors to manipulate database queries through carefully crafted user inputs.
The attack surface encompasses nine distinct file locations within the UBB.Threads application, each presenting a unique vector for exploitation. The download.php, modifypost.php, mailthread.php, and notifymod.php files are vulnerable to SQL injection through the Number parameter, while calendar.php accepts malicious input through month and year parameters. Additional attack vectors include viewmessage.php's message parameter, addfav.php's main parameter, and grabnext.php's posted parameter. These multiple entry points significantly increase the exploitability of the vulnerability, as attackers can choose the most appropriate vector based on their target environment and available attack surface. The vulnerability is particularly dangerous because it allows for complete database compromise, enabling attackers to extract sensitive information, modify data, or even escalate privileges within the database system.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft, as successful exploitation can lead to complete system compromise and persistent backdoor access. Attackers can leverage these SQL injection points to bypass authentication mechanisms, read sensitive user data including passwords stored in the database, modify forum content, delete critical data, or even inject malicious code that could compromise the entire hosting environment. The vulnerability also enables attackers to perform union-based attacks, time-based attacks, and error-based exploitation techniques to extract database schema information and user credentials. This type of vulnerability aligns with ATT&CK technique T1071.005 for application layer protocol manipulation and T1190 for exploitation of remote services, representing a significant threat to web application security and data integrity. The lack of proper input validation and the absence of parameterized queries in the affected application components creates a fundamental security gap that directly enables these attacks.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2005-2058 should prioritize immediate patching to version 6.5.2 Beta or later, which contains the necessary security fixes. Organizations should implement proper input validation and sanitization for all user-supplied data, particularly around database query parameters. The implementation of parameterized queries or prepared statements should be mandatory for all database interactions to prevent direct injection of user input into SQL commands. Network segmentation and firewall rules should restrict access to administrative functions and database connections. Additionally, input filtering should be implemented at multiple layers including web application firewalls, application code, and database level to provide defense in depth. Regular security auditing and penetration testing should be conducted to identify similar vulnerabilities, and application developers should follow secure coding practices such as those outlined in OWASP Top Ten and the Secure Coding guidelines to prevent future occurrences of SQL injection vulnerabilities. The vulnerability also highlights the importance of keeping web applications updated and maintaining comprehensive security monitoring to detect and respond to exploitation attempts.