#VU1361 SQL injection in phpMyForum - CVE-2007-4107

Vulnerability identifier: #VU1361

Vulnerability risk: Critical

CVSSv4.0: 9.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:A/U:Red]

CVE-ID: CVE-2007-4107

CWE-ID: CWE-89

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
phpMyForum
Web applications / Forum & blogging software

Vendor: phpMyForum

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary SQL commands in vulnerable application.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient sanitization of user-supplied data passed editpost.php script. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted HTTP request to vulnerable script and execute arbitrary SQL commands in web application database.

Successful exploitation may allow an attacker to gain complete control over vulnerable website.

Note: this vulnerability is being actively exploited.

Mitigation
Install the patched version 4.1.4 from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

phpMyForum: 4.0 - 4.1.3

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External links
https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/25009
https://www.phpmyforum.de/?id=4669&s=6e50df1ceb189bca2891b7b8027880e9

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, a fully functional exploit for this vulnerability is available.