CVE-2007-5646: SQL Injection

Published Oct 23, 2007
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Updated

SQL injection vulnerability in Sources/Search.php in Simple Machines Forum (SMF) 1.1.3, when MySQL 5 is used, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the userspec parameter in a search2 action to index.php.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Simple Machines Simple Machines Forum=1.0.11
Simple Machines Simple Machines Forum=1.1.3

Event History

Oct 23, 2007
CVE Published
09:47 PM
Oct 24, 2007
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2007-5646?

CVE-2007-5646 is considered a high severity SQL injection vulnerability that could allow remote attacks to execute arbitrary SQL commands.

2

How do I fix CVE-2007-5646?

Fixing CVE-2007-5646 involves upgrading to a patched version of Simple Machines Forum or modifying the script to sanitize user input properly.

3

What applications are affected by CVE-2007-5646?

CVE-2007-5646 affects Simple Machines Forum version 1.1.3 and potentially other versions that utilize MySQL 5.

4

What are the potential impacts of exploiting CVE-2007-5646?

Exploitation of CVE-2007-5646 can lead to unauthorized access to database information, data manipulation, or full control of the database.

5

Is CVE-2007-5646 still a concern today?

While CVE-2007-5646 was reported in 2007, systems still running vulnerable versions of Simple Machines Forum are at risk and should be updated.

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