CVE-2017-11174 SQL injection in n/a
SQL injection in XOOPS database settings allows attackers to manipulate database queries via unfiltered input.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2017-11174?
CVE-2017-11174 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 12 Jul 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
In install/page_dbsettings.php in the Core distribution of XOOPS 2.5.8.1, unfiltered data passed to CREATE and ALTER SQL queries caused SQL Injection in the database settings page, related to use of GBK in CHARACTER SET and COLLATE clauses.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-11174?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Xoops Xoops.
How do I fix CVE-2017-11174?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-11174 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Use parameterised queries everywhere and never build SQL by joining strings. Upgrade affected software first; a web application firewall only buys time. More about SQL injection.
Is CVE-2017-11174 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-11174 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-44g5-6g5f-qq8f.