Ubbcentral UBB.threads up to 7.3.1 dosearch.inc.php array sql injection

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Ubbcentral UBB.threads and classified as critical. This affects an unknown function of the file dosearch.inc.php. The manipulation of the argument array leads to sql injection. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2008-6970. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. Furthermore, there is an exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Ubbcentral UBB.threads. It has been rated as critical. This issue affects an unknown part of the file dosearch.inc.php. The manipulation of the argument array with an unknown input leads to a sql injection vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to 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. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

SQL injection vulnerability in dosearch.inc.php in UBB.threads 7.3.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the Forum[] array parameter.

The weakness was shared 09/02/2008 by James Bercegay (Website). The advisory is shared at securityfocus.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2008-6970 since 08/13/2009. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. Technical details as well as a public exploit are known. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1505 for this issue.

After 6 days, there has been an exploit disclosed. The exploit is available at exploit-db.com. It is declared as highly functional. By approaching the search of inurl:dosearch.inc.php it is possible to find vulnerable targets with Google Hacking.

A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (44976), Exploit-DB (32347), SecurityFocus (BID 31074†), OSVDB (47954†) and Secunia (SA31804†). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Vendor

• Ubbcentral

Name

• UBB.threads

Version

• 3.4
• 3.5
• 5.0
• 5.5.1
• 6.0
• 6.0.1
• 6.0.2
• 6.0.3
• 6.1
• 6.1.1
• 6.2
• 6.2.1
• 6.2.2
• 6.2.3
• 6.3
• 6.3.1
• 6.4
• 6.4.1
• 6.4.2
• 6.4.3
• 6.4.4
• 6.5
• 6.5.1
• 6.5.1.1
• 6.5.2
• 6.5.2 Beta2
• 6.5.3
• 7.0
• 7.1
• 7.2
• 7.3.1

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.0

VulDB Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Temp Score: 7.0
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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: Highly functional
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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

09/02/2008 🔍
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09/08/2008 +6 days 🔍
09/09/2008 +1 days 🔍
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03/18/2015 +2043 days 🔍
11/09/2025 +3889 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Researcher: James Bercegay
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2008-6970 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2008-6970
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-49409
X-Force: 44976 - UBB.threads Forum[] array SQL injection
SecurityFocus: 31074 - UBB.threads 'Forum[]' Array SQL Injection Vulnerability
Secunia: 31804 - UBB.threads "Forum[]" SQL Injection Vulnerability, Less Critical
OSVDB: 47954 - UBB.threads dosearch.inc.php Forum[] Parameter SQL Injection

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

Entryinfo

Created: 03/18/2015 15:15
Updated: 11/09/2025 03:17
Changes: 03/18/2015 15:15 (59), 11/21/2018 04:41 (8), 11/09/2025 03:17 (19)
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Cache ID: 216::103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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