CVE-2017-14758 SQL injection in n/a

High 8.8 Published Updated

Authenticated attackers can exploit SQL injection in xPression to read or modify database contents via the documentId parameter.

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-2017-14758?

CVE-2017-14758 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 2 Oct 2017. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

OpenText Document Sciences xPression (formerly EMC Document Sciences xPression) v4.5SP1 Patch 13 (older versions might be affected as well) is prone to SQL Injection: /xAdmin/html/cm_doclist_view_uc.jsp, parameter: documentId. In order for this vulnerability to be exploited, an attacker must authenticate to the application first.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-14758?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Opentext Document Sciences Xpression.

How do I fix CVE-2017-14758?

No fix has been published for CVE-2017-14758 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-2017-14758 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-14758 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-94mv-wvq3-pm2g.

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