CVE-2006-4417: SQL Injection

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Published 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 useravatar parameter.

Affected Software

1 affected component

Xoops Xoops<=2.0.14

Event History

Aug 28, 2006

CVE Published

09:04 PM

Aug 29, 2006

CVE Published

via MITRE·01:00 AM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·01:00 AM

Description

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?