CVE-2017-12729 SQL injection in Moxa SoftCMS Live Viewer
Attackers can exploit SQL injection in Moxa SoftCMS Live Viewer to bypass authentication and access the system without a password.
- 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-2017-12729?
CVE-2017-12729 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in Moxa SoftCMS Live Viewer, published on 18 Jan 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A SQL Injection issue was discovered in Moxa SoftCMS Live Viewer through 1.6. An improper neutralization of special elements used in an SQL command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability has been identified. Attackers can exploit this vulnerability to access SoftCMS without knowing the user's password.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-12729?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Moxa Softcms Lab View.
How do I fix CVE-2017-12729?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-12729 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-2017-12729 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-12729 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-3qhw-5546-2w2p.