CVE Catalog

CVE-2021-47954

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

LayerBB version 1.1.4 contains an SQL injection vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to manipulate database queries by injecting SQL code through the search_query parameter. Attackers can send POST requests to /search.php with malicious search_query values using CASE WHEN statements to extract sensitive database information.

Risk Assessment

This vulnerability poses a serious risk to organizations by allowing attackers to access sensitive data in the database, potentially leading to loss of confidentiality and data integrity.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update LayerBB to the latest version that fixes this vulnerability and to implement appropriate security measures such as input validation and sanitization.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

LayerBB 1.1.4 contains an SQL injection vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to manipulate database queries by injecting SQL code through the search_query parameter. Attackers can send POST requests to /search.php with malicious search_query values using CASE WHEN statements to extract sensitive database information.

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