7.5
CWE
NVD-CWE-Other 89
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2006-4417: SQL Injection

First published: Mon Aug 28 2006(Updated: )

SQL injection vulnerability in edituser.php in Xoops before 2.0.15 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the user_avatar parameter.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
E-xoops<=2.0.14

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2006-4417?

    CVE-2006-4417 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands.

  • How do I fix CVE-2006-4417?

    To mitigate CVE-2006-4417, upgrade Xoops to version 2.0.15 or later where the vulnerability has been patched.

  • What is vulnerable to CVE-2006-4417?

    CVE-2006-4417 affects Xoops versions prior to 2.0.15, specifically versions up to and including 2.0.14.

  • How can attackers exploit CVE-2006-4417?

    Attackers can exploit CVE-2006-4417 by sending specially crafted requests that manipulate the user_avatar parameter in edituser.php.

  • What are the consequences of CVE-2006-4417 being exploited?

    Exploitation of CVE-2006-4417 can lead to unauthorized database access, data manipulation, and potential full system compromise.

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