CVE-2006-2589: SQL Injection

Published May 25, 2006

Updated

SQL injection vulnerability in rss.php in MyBB (aka MyBulletinBoard) 1.1.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the comma parameter. NOTE: it is not clear from the original report how this attack can succeed, since the demonstration URL uses a variable that is overwritten with static data in the extracted source code.

Affected Software

1 affected component

MyBulletinBoard MyBulletinBoard=1.1.1

Event History

May 25, 2006

CVE Published

via MITRE·10:00 AM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·10:00 AM

Description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2006-2589?

CVE-2006-2589 is considered a significant security vulnerability due to its potential for remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands.

How do I fix CVE-2006-2589?

To fix CVE-2006-2589, it is recommended to upgrade to a fixed version of MyBB that addresses this SQL injection vulnerability.

Who is affected by CVE-2006-2589?

CVE-2006-2589 affects users of MyBB version 1.1.1, allowing exploitation by remote attackers.

What can attackers do with CVE-2006-2589?

Attackers exploiting CVE-2006-2589 can execute arbitrary SQL commands, potentially compromising the database.

Is CVE-2006-2589 still relevant today?

While CVE-2006-2589 is an older vulnerability, it remains relevant for legacy systems still running the affected version of MyBB.