CVE-2016-6195: SQL Injection

Published Aug 30, 2016
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Updated

SQL injection vulnerability in forumrunner/includes/moderation.php in vBulletin before 4.2.2 Patch Level 5 and 4.2.3 before Patch Level 1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the postids parameter to forumrunner/request.php, as exploited in the wild in July 2016.

Affected Software

2 affected components
vBulletin vBulletin<=4.2.2
vBulletin vBulletin=4.2.3

Event History

Aug 30, 2016
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2016-6195?

CVE-2016-6195 is classified as a critical SQL injection vulnerability that can result in remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2016-6195?

To fix CVE-2016-6195, update your vBulletin installation to version 4.2.2 Patch Level 5 or 4.2.3 Patch Level 1 or later.

3

What are the affected versions for CVE-2016-6195?

CVE-2016-6195 affects vBulletin versions prior to 4.2.2 Patch Level 5 and version 4.2.3 before Patch Level 1.

4

Can CVE-2016-6195 lead to data loss?

Yes, CVE-2016-6195 can allow attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands, potentially leading to data loss or corruption.

5

How can I check if my system is vulnerable to CVE-2016-6195?

You can check if your system is vulnerable by confirming the vBulletin version and patches implemented against CVE-2016-6195.

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