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CVE-2016-7405 affects the ADOdb PHP library's PDO driver. An incorrect string-quoting routine could let attacker-controlled input alter database queries, creating SQL injection risk in applications that depend on that path. Exposure is most likely in legacy PHP applications using ADOdb before 5.20.7 with the PDO driver, especially where qstr handles user-influenced values in database query construction. Treat as a targeted legacy-dependency cleanup item. Prioritize quickly if internet-facing PHP applications use ADOdb PDO, because SQL injection can threaten customer data and application integrity. Mitigation focus: Inventory PHP applications and dependencies for ADOdb usage.; Upgrade ADOdb to 5.20.7 or a later vendor-supported release.; Apply Fedora, Gentoo, or other distribution security packages where applicable..
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- FEDORA-2016-c5ec2c17e6CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_FEDORA
- https://github.com/ADOdb/ADOdb/issues/226CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- GLSA-201701-59CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_GENTOO
- https://github.com/ADOdb/ADOdb/blob/v5.20.7/docs/changelog.mdCVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- https://github.com/ADOdb/ADOdb/commit/bd9eca9f40220f9918ec3cc7ae9ef422b3e448b8CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
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