# CVE-2006-1817: SQL injection vulnerability in authcheck.php in warforge.NEWS 1.0, with magic\_quotes\_gpc disabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitr

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2006-04-18 · Updated: 2024-08-07

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

SQL injection vulnerability in authcheck.php in warforge.NEWS 1.0, with magic_quotes_gpc disabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) authusername and possibly the (2) authpassword cookie.

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## References

- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/432104/100/0/threaded
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/25900
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/17705
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/17520
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/1359
- http://evuln.com/vulns/125/summary.html

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