Gnuboard5 SQL Injection: How to Avoid a Database Disaster
Gnuboard5 version 5.3.2.8 has a vulnerability as wide open as a yawning hippopotamus. An SQL injection via the table_prefix parameter could leave your database sleepless, making it a prime target for cyber pranksters. Stay safe, don’t let your code nap!
Hot Take:
Looks like Gnuboard5 has more injection drama than a soap opera! Who knew a table prefix could lead to such SQL shenanigans? Forget about prefixes, they need a suffix called “security_patch.exe”!
Key Points:
- Gnuboard5 version 5.3.2.8 has an SQL injection vulnerability.
- Vulnerability exploits the ‘table_prefix’ parameter in the installation process.
- CVE-2020-18662 is the assigned identifier for this exploit.
- The exploit was demonstrated using a ‘sleep’ command to showcase the SQL injection.
- The issue affects both Ubuntu and Windows systems.
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