CVE-2011-2688 describes a SQL injection vulnerability in the mysql/mysql-auth.pl script within the mod_authnz_external module (version 3.2.5 and earlier) for the Apache HTTP Server. This flaw allows remote, unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands by manipulating the 'user' field during authentication attempts. With a CVSS score of 7.5, this vulnerability is considered high severity due to its network-based attack vector, low attack complexity, and potential for partial compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. There is no evidence of active exploitation, publicly available exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), or significant community discussion or media coverage surrounding this CVE.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 3.2.5CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:mod_authnz_external_project:mod_authnz_external:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
5.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
6.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
7.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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Remediation records are not available for this CVE.