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Family: CGI abuses --> Category: attack
MyBB referrer Parameter SQL Injection Vulnerability Vulnerability Scan
Vulnerability Scan Summary
Checks for referrer parameter SQL injection vulnerability in MyBB
Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Test
Synopsis :
The remote web server contains a PHP script that is vulnerable to SQL
attacks.
Description :
The installed version of MyBB fails to validate user input to the
'referrer' parameter before using it in the 'globals.php' script to
construct database queries. An unauthenticated attacker can leverage
this issue to disclose sensitive information, modify data, or launch
attacks against the underlying database.
See also :
http://community.mybboard.net/showthread.php?tid=6777
Solution :
Edit 'inc/settings.php' and set 'usereferrals' to 'no'. Or upgrade to
MyBB version 1.0.4 or later.
Threat Level:
High / CVSS Base Score : 7.0
(AV:R/AC:L/Au:NR/C:P/I:P/A:P/B:N)
Click HERE for more information and discussions on this network vulnerability scan.
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