UseBB up to 0.5.1 magic_quotes_gpc search sql injection

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A vulnerability labeled as critical has been found in UseBB up to 0.5.1. This affects the function Search of the component magic_quotes_gpc. Executing a manipulation can lead to sql injection. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2005-2439. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available.

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A vulnerability has been found in UseBB up to 0.5.1 and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects the function search of the component magic_quotes_gpc. The manipulation 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. CVE summarizes:

SQL injection vulnerability in UseBB 0.5.1 and earlier, when magic_quotes_gpc is disabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the search function.

The weakness was shared 08/03/2005 by Stefan Esser with hardened-php.net (Website). The advisory is shared for download at usebb.net. This vulnerability was named CVE-2005-2439 since 08/03/2005. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1505.

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 (21652) and SecurityFocus (BID 14413†). The entry VDB-25923 is related to this item. Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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• UseBB

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• 0.1
• 0.1.1
• 0.2
• 0.2.1
• 0.2.2
• 0.2.3
• 0.2.3a
• 0.3
• 0.3.1
• 0.3.2
• 0.4
• 0.4.1
• 0.5
• 0.5.1

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