YaBB 1.5.4/1.5.5 post.php quote sql injection

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in YaBB 1.5.4/1.5.5. It has been rated as critical. The affected element is an unknown function of the file post.php. This manipulation of the argument quote causes sql injection. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2004-0291. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. Furthermore, an exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in YaBB 1.5.4/1.5.5 (Forum Software). It has been declared as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown function of the file post.php. The manipulation of the argument quote with an unknown input leads to a sql injection vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is 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. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

SQL injection vulnerability in post.php for YaBB SE 1.5.4 and 1.5.5 allows remote attackers to obtain hashed passwords via the quote parameter.

The weakness was published 11/23/2004 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at marc.theaimsgroup.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2004-0291. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details and also a public exploit are known. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1505 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

It is possible to download the exploit at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. By approaching the search of inurl:post.php it is possible to find vulnerable targets with Google Hacking.

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

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (15224), Exploit-DB (23710) and SecurityFocus (BID 9674†). Similar entry is available at VDB-22438. Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Sql injection
CWE: CWE-89 / CWE-74 / CWE-707
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Physical: No
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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Timelineinfo

02/16/2004 🔍
11/23/2004 +281 days 🔍
11/23/2004 +0 days 🔍
04/14/2015 +3794 days 🔍
06/25/2025 +3725 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: marc.theaimsgroup.com
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2004-0291 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2004-0291
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-22435
X-Force: 15224 - YaBB SE post.php SQL injection
SecurityFocus: 9674 - YABB SE Quote Parameter SQL Injection Vulnerability

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
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Entryinfo

Created: 04/14/2015 13:23
Updated: 06/25/2025 15:53
Changes: 04/14/2015 13:23 (48), 06/22/2018 07:43 (6), 06/25/2025 15:53 (27)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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