CVE-2006-1978: SQL Injection

Published Apr 21, 2006
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Updated

SQL injection vulnerability in inc/start.php in FlexBB 0.5.5 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the flexbbusername COOKIE parameter.

Affected Software

1 affected component
FlexBB FlexBB<=0.5.5

Event History

Apr 21, 2006
CVE Published
10:02 PM
Apr 22, 2006
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2006-1978?

CVE-2006-1978 is classified as a medium severity SQL injection vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2006-1978?

To fix CVE-2006-1978, upgrade FlexBB to version 0.5.6 or later that addresses this vulnerability.

3

What impact does CVE-2006-1978 have on security?

CVE-2006-1978 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands, potentially compromising the database.

4

What software versions are affected by CVE-2006-1978?

CVE-2006-1978 affects FlexBB versions 0.5.5 and earlier.

5

What specific parameter is exploited in CVE-2006-1978?

CVE-2006-1978 is exploited through the 'flexbb_username' COOKIE parameter.

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