#VU79663 SQL injection in gnuboard5

Vulnerability identifier: #VU79663

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 6.2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: N/A

CWE-ID: CWE-89

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
gnuboard5
Web applications / Forum & blogging software

Vendor: SIR

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to execute arbitrary SQL queries in database.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient sanitization of user-supplied data in mobile/shop/orderformupdate.php. A remote user can send a specially crafted request to the affected application and execute arbitrary SQL commands within the application database.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow a remote attacker to read, delete, modify data in database and gain complete control over the affected application.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

gnuboard5: 5.0.1 - 5.5.8.3.2

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External links
https://github.com/gnuboard/gnuboard5/releases/tag/v5.5.8.3.3
https://github.com/gnuboard/gnuboard5/commit/6868cee8d1f7c0d8b7aa7e8ee98e82ce2fe8cc6d

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.