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CVE-2008-6741

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CVE-2008-6741 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. SQL injection vulnerability in Load.php in Simple Machines Forum (SMF) 1.1.4 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands by setting the db_character_set parameter to a multibyte character set such as big5, which causes the addslashes PHP function to produce a "\" (backslash) sequence that does not quote the "'" (single quote) character, as demonstrated via a manlabels action to index.php.. EPSS estimates a 0.97% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

SQL injection vulnerability in Load.php in Simple Machines Forum (SMF) 1.1.4 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands by setting the db_character_set parameter to a multibyte character set such as big5, which causes the addslashes PHP function to produce a "\" (backslash) sequence that does not quote the "'" (single quote) character, as demonstrated via a manlabels action to index.php.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.97%

57.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
Simple MachinesSimple Machines Forum<= 1.1.4—
Simple MachinesSimple Machines Forum1.0.5—
Simple MachinesSimple Machines Forum1.0.6—
Simple MachinesSimple Machines Forum1.0.7—
Simple MachinesSimple Machines Forum1.0.11—
Simple MachinesSimple Machines Forum1.0.12—
Simple MachinesSimple Machines Forum1.1Rc1
Simple MachinesSimple Machines Forum1.1.1—
Simple MachinesSimple Machines Forum1.1.2—
Simple MachinesSimple Machines Forum1.1.3—

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Timeline

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Status
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-6741?
SQL injection vulnerability in Load.php in Simple Machines Forum (SMF) 1.1.4 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands by setting the db_character_set parameter to a multibyte character set such as big5, which causes the addslashes PHP function to produce a "\" (backslash) sequence that does not quote the "'" (single quote) character, as demonstrated via a manlabels action to index.php.
How severe is CVE-2008-6741?
Severity scoring for CVE-2008-6741 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.97% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2008-6741?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST