CVE-2017-12585 SQL injection in n/a
Authenticated librarian users can execute arbitrary SQL commands via vulnerable AJAX handlers in the SLiMS library management system.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2017-12585?
CVE-2017-12585 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 6 Aug 2017. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
SLiMS 8 Akasia through 8.3.1 has SQL injection in admin/AJAX_lookup_handler.php (tableName and tableFields parameters), admin/AJAX_check_id.php, and admin/AJAX_vocabolary_control.php. It can be exploited by remote authenticated librarian users.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-12585?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Slims Akasia.
How do I fix CVE-2017-12585?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-12585 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-2017-12585 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-12585 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-9gcv-89r6-88gw.