CVE-2006-2220

Description

phpBB 2.0.20 does not properly verify user-specified input variables used as limits to SQL queries, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via a negative LIMIT specification, as demonstrated by the start parameter to memberlist.php, which reveals the SQL query in the resulting error message.

Category

5.0
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.38%
Third-Party Advisory securityreason.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/26306 vdb entry
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=114695651425026&w=2 mailing list
http://marc.info/?l=full-disclosure&m=114685931319903&w=2 mailing list
http://securityreason.com/securityalert/837 third party advisory
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=114731067321710&w=2 mailing list

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2006-2220?
CVE-2006-2220 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2006-2220?
To fix CVE-2006-2220, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2006-2220 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2006-2220 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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