CVE-2017-14652 SQL injection in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published 21 Sep 2017 Updated 5 Aug 2024

Unauthenticated attackers can inject arbitrary SQL commands via XML-RPC during user registration in the Tapatalk plugin for MyBB.

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-2017-14652?

CVE-2017-14652 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 21 Sep 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

SQL Injection vulnerability in mobiquo/lib/classTTForum.php in the Tapatalk plugin before 4.5.8 for MyBB allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to inject arbitrary SQL commands via an XML-RPC encoded document sent as part of the user registration process.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-14652?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Tapatalk Tapatalk.

How do I fix CVE-2017-14652?

No fix has been published for CVE-2017-14652 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-2017-14652 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-14652 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-qj97-4j39-w47x.