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CVE-2005-1972

7.5 · HIGH

Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in InteractivePHP FusionBB .11 Beta and earlier allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via (1) the username, which is not properly handled b…

Published Jun 13, 2005interactivephpEPSS 1.11%

Overview

CVE-2005-1972 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting interactivephp fusionbb. It was published on June 13, 2005 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in InteractivePHP FusionBB .11 Beta and earlier allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via (1) the username, which is not properly handled by the insertUser function, or (2) the bb_session_id value in a cookie.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from interactivephp. Update fusionbb to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-1972?

CVE-2005-1972 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting interactivephp fusionbb. It was published on June 13, 2005 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2005-1972?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2005-1972?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from interactivephp. Update fusionbb to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2005-1972?

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