Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2007-5978 is a reported SQL injection in the XOOPS mylinks module. A remote attacker could manipulate the broken-link request parameter to run unintended database queries. The business concern is unauthorized access or alteration of site data on legacy XOOPS deployments using this module. Most likely exposure is older XOOPS sites that installed and publicly expose the mylinks module, especially brokenlink.php. The source bundle lists affected vendor/product/version as n/a, so version-specific exposure cannot be confirmed from the provided evidence. Prioritize review if the organization still runs legacy XOOPS sites or inherited PHP portals. If no XOOPS mylinks deployment exists, business urgency is low. If exposed, remediation should be treated as high priority because SQL injection can affect confidentiality and integrity. Mitigation focus: Inventory XOOPS deployments and confirm whether the mylinks module is installed.; Check XOOPS or module maintainer guidance for a fixed release or official workaround.; Disable or restrict public access to brokenlink.php if the module is not required..
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- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- xoops-mylinks-brokenlink-sql-injection(38370)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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