CVE-2017-14738 SQL injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the metafield parameter in the metasearch module, potentially accessing or modifying data.
- 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-2017-14738?
CVE-2017-14738 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 29 Sep 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
FileRun (version 2017.09.18 and below) suffers from a remote SQL injection vulnerability due to a failure to sanitize input in the metafield parameter inside the metasearch module (under the search function).
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-14738?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Filerun Filerun.
How do I fix CVE-2017-14738?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-14738 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-2017-14738 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-14738 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-8mg5-cwcv-658x.