Signature Detail

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 1.1.4

References

• BugTraq: 14015
• CVE: CVE-2005-0663
• URL: http://www.mercuryboard.com/
• URL: http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/402929