CVE Catalog

CVE-2006-1111

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

Aztek Forum 4.0 contains a vulnerability that allows a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information, such as usernames and passwords, by sending a "*/*" string in the msg parameter to index.php. This flaw exposes the data in a MySQL error message, possibly due to a forced SQL error or SQL injection.

Risk Assessment

The risk involves potential disclosure of user credentials, which could lead to unauthorized access to the forum and further system compromise.

Recommendation

Immediately update Aztek Forum to the latest available version that addresses this vulnerability, or apply appropriate security patches. In the meantime, restrict access to index.php and implement input validation.

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Original NVD description (English source)

Aztek Forum 4.0 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via a "*/*" in the msg parameter to index.php, which reveals usernames and passwords in a MySQL error message, possibly due to a forced SQL error or SQL injection.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS