CVE-2006-1978: SQL Injection
Published Apr 21, 2006
·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.