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6.5

Vanilla <2.6.1 lets attackers run database commands

CVE-2018-16410 · published 8 years ago
Summary

The older versions of the Vanilla forum software let a specially crafted request to the delete‑invitation page execute unintended database queries. This could allow an attacker to view, change, or delete forum data. Upgrade to version 2.6.1 or later to close the issue.

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
vanillaforums vanilla 2.6.1
cpe:2.3:a:vanillaforums:vanilla:2.6.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
Vanilla before 2.6.1 allows SQL injection via an invitationID array to /profile/deleteInvitation, related to applications/dashboard/models/class.invitationmodel.php and applications/dashboard/contr...
Vanilla before 2.6.1 allows SQL injection via an invitationID array to /profile/deleteInvitation, related to applications/dashboard/models/class.invitationmodel.php and applications/dashboard/controllers/class.profilecontroller.php.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 60 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)
Severity
6.5 Medium
Exploitation
<1% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-89SQL Injection
Timeline
Published3 Sep 2018
Updated3 Nov 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2018-16410 · NVD
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