# CVE-2008-4171: SQL injection vulnerability in xmlout.php in Invision Power Board (IP.Board or IPB) 2.2.x and 2.3.x allows remote attackers to execute arbit

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2008-09-22 · Updated: 2024-08-07

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

SQL injection vulnerability in xmlout.php in Invision Power Board (IP.Board or IPB) 2.2.x and 2.3.x allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the name parameter.

## What to do

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## References

- http://forums.invisionpower.com/index.php?showtopic=276512
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2487
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31288
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1020817

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