7.5
CWE
89
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2009-3974: SQL Injection

First published: Wed Nov 18 2009(Updated: )

Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in Invision Power Board (IPB or IP.Board) 3.0.0, 3.0.1, and 3.0.2 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) search_term parameter to admin/applications/core/modules_public/search/search.php and (2) aid parameter to admin/applications/core/modules_public/global/lostpass.php. NOTE: on 20090818, the vendor patched 3.0.2 without changing the version number.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Invision Community=3.0.0
Invision Community=3.0.1
Invision Community=3.0.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2009-3974?

    CVE-2009-3974 is considered a high-severity vulnerability due to the potential for remote SQL injection attacks.

  • How do I fix CVE-2009-3974?

    To fix CVE-2009-3974, upgrade Invision Power Board to version 3.0.3 or later, where this issue has been addressed.

  • What versions of Invision Power Board are affected by CVE-2009-3974?

    CVE-2009-3974 affects Invision Power Board versions 3.0.0, 3.0.1, and 3.0.2.

  • What types of attacks can be executed due to CVE-2009-3974?

    Due to CVE-2009-3974, attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands on the database, potentially leading to data breaches.

  • Is CVE-2009-3974 still a risk today?

    While CVE-2009-3974 is an older vulnerability, any systems running the affected versions remain at risk if not patched.

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