J-Security Center

Title: PHPBB Remote Mod.PHP SQL Injection Vulnerability

Severity: HIGH

Description:

The datenbank module for is a German mod for phpbb. It facilitates presenting and managing lists on phpbb sites.

A remote SQL injection vulnerability affects the datenbank module for phpbb. This issue is due to a failure of the application to properly sanitize user-supplied input prior to including it in SQL queries.

The problem presents itself when SQL syntax is sent through the 'id' parameter of the 'mod.php' script.

An attacker may exploit this issue to manipulate SQL queries to the underlying database. This may facilitate theft sensitive information, potentially including authentication credentials, and data corruption.

Affected Products:

  • Datenbank Module for phpbb

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