phpYellow phpYellowTM Pro 5.33 search_result.php ckey sql injection

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as critical has been discovered in phpYellow phpYellowTM Pro 5.33. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file search_result.php. Executing a manipulation of the argument ckey can lead to sql injection. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2005-4001. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. Furthermore, an exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in phpYellow phpYellowTM Pro 5.33. This vulnerability affects an unknown functionality of the file search_result.php. The manipulation of the argument ckey 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:

Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in phpYellowTM Pro Edition and Lite Edition 5.33 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) haystack parameter to search_result.php or (2) ckey parameter to print_me.php.

The weakness was published 12/05/2005 by r0t (Website). The advisory is shared for download at vupen.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2005-4001 since 12/04/2005. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Technical details and also a public exploit are known. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1505.

It is possible to download the exploit at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. By approaching the search of inurl:search_result.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 Exploit-DB (26714), SecurityFocus (BID 15700†), OSVDB (21428†) and Secunia (SA17849†). Similar entry is available at VDB-83289. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.6

VulDB Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.6
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Sql injection
CWE: CWE-89 / CWE-74 / CWE-707
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

12/03/2005 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: vupen.com⛔
Researcher: r0t
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2005-4001 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2005-4001
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-27280
SecurityFocus: 15700 - PHPYellowTM Multiple SQL Injection Vulnerabilities
Secunia: 17849 - phpYellow SQL Injection Vulnerabilities, Moderately Critical
OSVDB: 21428 - phpYellow search_result.php haystack Parameter SQL Injection
Vupen: ADV-2005-2722

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

Created: 03/11/2015 23:39
Updated: 10/26/2025 21:15
Changes: 03/11/2015 23:39 (53), 07/26/2017 18:35 (8), 10/26/2025 21:15 (24)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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