CVE-2017-12981 SQL injection in n/a
SQL injection in NexusPHP allows attackers to manipulate database queries via the sort parameter in forum management actions.
- 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-2017-12981?
CVE-2017-12981 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 21 Aug 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
NexusPHP 1.5.beta5.20120707 has SQL Injection in forummanage.php via the sort parameter in an addforum action.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-12981?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Nexusphp Nexusphp.
How do I fix CVE-2017-12981?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-12981 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-2017-12981 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-12981 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-f2vg-j7cg-mp3f.