HTTP: MercuryBoard index.php SQL Injection

This signature detects an attempt to exploit a SQL injection vulnerability in MercuryBoard 1.1.4. By submitting a maliciously crafted request, an attacker can steal the MercuryBoard administrator password.

Extended Description

MercuryBoard is prone to an SQL injection vulnerability. This issue is due to a failure in the application to properly sanitize user-supplied input before using it in an SQL query. Successful exploitation could result in a compromise of the application, disclosure or modification of data, or may permit an attacker to exploit vulnerabilities in the underlying database implementation.

Affected Products

Mercuryboard message_board

Short Name
HTTP:SQL:INJ:MERCURY-UA
Severity
Warning
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
Drop
Category
HTTP
Keywords
CVE-2005-0663 Injection MercuryBoard SQL bid:14015 index.php
Release Date
08/31/2006
Supported Platforms

srx-branch-12.3

srx-19.3

srx-branch-19.3

vsrx3bsd-19.2

srx-branch-19.4

vsrx-19.4

mx-12.3

mx-19.4

vmx-19.4

mx-19.3

vsrx3bsd-19.4

srx-19.4

vsrx-12.3

vmx-19.3

vsrx-19.2

srx-12.3

Sigpack Version
3336
False Positive
Unknown
Vendors

Mercuryboard

CVSS Score

7.5

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