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Family: CGI abuses --> Category: mixed
phpMyFAQ username SQL Injection Vulnerability Vulnerability Scan
Vulnerability Scan Summary Checks for username SQL injection vulnerability in phpMyFAQ
Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Test
Synopsis :
The remote web server contains a PHP script that allows for SQL
injection attacks.
Description :
The remote host is running a version of phpMyFAQ that fails to
sufficiently sanitize the 'username' parameter before using it in SQL
queries. As a result, a remote attacker can pass malicious input to
database queries, potentially resulting in data exposure, data
modification, or attacks against the database itself.
See also :
http://www.phpmyfaq.de/advisory_2005-03-06.php
Solution :
Upgrade to phpMyFAQ version 1.4.7 or 1.5.0 RC2 or greater.
Threat Level:
Medium / CVSS Base Score : 5
(AV:R/AC:L/Au:NR/C:P/A:N/I:P/B:N)
Click HERE for more information and discussions on this network vulnerability scan.
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