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CVE-2016-7405: SQL Injection

First published: Mon Oct 03 2016(Updated: )

The `qstr` method in the PDO driver in the ADOdb Library for PHP before 5.x before 5.20.7 might allow remote attackers to conduct SQL injection attacks via vectors related to incorrect quoting.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
composer/adodb/adodb-php>=5.0<5.20.7
5.20.7
ubuntu/libphp-adodb<5.20.6-1
5.20.6-1
ubuntu/libphp-adodb<5.20.3-1ubuntu1+
5.20.3-1ubuntu1+
debian/libphp-adodb
5.20.14-1+deb10u1
5.20.19-1+deb11u1
5.21.4-1
All of
Any of
ADOdb Lite=5.00-beta
ADOdb Lite=5.01-beta
ADOdb Lite=5.02
ADOdb Lite=5.02-a
ADOdb Lite=5.03
ADOdb Lite=5.04
ADOdb Lite=5.04-a
ADOdb Lite=5.05
ADOdb Lite=5.06
ADOdb Lite=5.06-a
ADOdb Lite=5.07
ADOdb Lite=5.08
ADOdb Lite=5.08-a
ADOdb Lite=5.09
ADOdb Lite=5.09-a
ADOdb Lite=5.10
ADOdb Lite=5.11
ADOdb Lite=5.12
ADOdb Lite=5.13
ADOdb Lite=5.14
ADOdb Lite=5.15
ADOdb Lite=5.16
ADOdb Lite=5.16-a
ADOdb Lite=5.17
ADOdb Lite=5.18
ADOdb Lite=5.18-a
ADOdb Lite=5.19
ADOdb Lite=5.20.0
ADOdb Lite=5.20.1
ADOdb Lite=5.20.2
ADOdb Lite=5.20.3
ADOdb Lite=5.20.4
ADOdb Lite=5.20.5
ADOdb Lite=5.20.6
PHP
Fedora=25
ADOdb Lite=5.00-beta
ADOdb Lite=5.01-beta
ADOdb Lite=5.02
ADOdb Lite=5.02-a
ADOdb Lite=5.03
ADOdb Lite=5.04
ADOdb Lite=5.04-a
ADOdb Lite=5.05
ADOdb Lite=5.06
ADOdb Lite=5.06-a
ADOdb Lite=5.07
ADOdb Lite=5.08
ADOdb Lite=5.08-a
ADOdb Lite=5.09
ADOdb Lite=5.09-a
ADOdb Lite=5.10
ADOdb Lite=5.11
ADOdb Lite=5.12
ADOdb Lite=5.13
ADOdb Lite=5.14
ADOdb Lite=5.15
ADOdb Lite=5.16
ADOdb Lite=5.16-a
ADOdb Lite=5.17
ADOdb Lite=5.18
ADOdb Lite=5.18-a
ADOdb Lite=5.19
ADOdb Lite=5.20.0
ADOdb Lite=5.20.1
ADOdb Lite=5.20.2
ADOdb Lite=5.20.3
ADOdb Lite=5.20.4
ADOdb Lite=5.20.5
ADOdb Lite=5.20.6
PHP

Remedy

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/09/07/8

Remedy

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/09/15/1

Remedy

https://github.com/ADOdb/ADOdb/blob/v5.20.7/docs/changelog.md

Remedy

https://github.com/ADOdb/ADOdb/commit/bd9eca9f40220f9918ec3cc7ae9ef422b3e448b8

Remedy

https://github.com/ADOdb/ADOdb/issues/226

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2016-7405?

    CVE-2016-7405 has a medium severity rating due to its potential to allow SQL injection attacks.

  • How do I fix CVE-2016-7405?

    To fix CVE-2016-7405, update the ADOdb Library to version 5.20.7 or later.

  • What versions are affected by CVE-2016-7405?

    CVE-2016-7405 affects ADOdb versions prior to 5.20.7.

  • Can CVE-2016-7405 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2016-7405 can be exploited by remote attackers to perform SQL injection.

  • What is the impact of exploiting CVE-2016-7405?

    Exploiting CVE-2016-7405 can lead to unauthorized access and manipulation of the database.

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