CVE-2008-6741: SQL Injection
SQL injection vulnerability in Load.php in Simple Machines Forum (SMF) 1.1.4 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands by setting the dbcharacterset parameter to a multibyte character set such as big5, which causes the addslashes PHP function to produce a "\" (backslash) sequence that does not quote the "'" (single quote) character, as demonstrated via a manlabels action to index.php.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-6741?
CVE-2008-6741 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote SQL injection attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2008-6741?
To fix CVE-2008-6741, upgrade Simple Machines Forum to version 1.1.5 or later, which addresses this vulnerability.
What systems are affected by CVE-2008-6741?
CVE-2008-6741 affects Simple Machines Forum versions 1.1.4 and earlier, including several specific earlier versions.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2008-6741?
CVE-2008-6741 is an SQL injection vulnerability that allows attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands.
Can I still use Simple Machines Forum version 1.1.4 safely?
Using Simple Machines Forum version 1.1.4 is not safe due to the known SQL injection vulnerability CVE-2008-6741.