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7.5

YapBB forum software allows database manipulation via forum ID

CVE-2009-0768 · published 17 years ago
Summary

The forum software YapBB (version 1.2 and earlier) can be tricked into running unwanted database commands when a crafted forum ID is supplied. This could let an attacker view, change, or delete data stored by the forum. Update to a newer version of YapBB or apply the vendor’s security patch that properly checks the forum ID input.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
yapbb yapbb <= 1.2
1.1
1.2
cpe:2.3:a:yapbb:yapbb:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
SQL injection vulnerability in forumhop.php in YapBB 1.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the forumID parameter in a next action.
SQL injection vulnerability in forumhop.php in YapBB 1.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the forumID parameter in a next action.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 14 days
Internal 60 days
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Can be exploited automatically (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)
Severity
7.5 High
Exploitation
<1% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-89SQL Injection
Timeline
Published6 Mar 2009
Updated3 Nov 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2009-0768 · NVD
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