CVE-2017-14960 SQL injection in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

SQL injection in xDashboard allows attackers to read or modify database contents in OpenText Document Sciences xPression.

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-2017-14960?

CVE-2017-14960 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 4 Jan 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

xDashboard in OpenText Document Sciences xPression (formerly EMC Document Sciences xPression) v4.5SP1 Patch 13 has SQL Injection.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-14960?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Opentext Document Sciences Xpression.

How do I fix CVE-2017-14960?

No fix has been published for CVE-2017-14960 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-2017-14960 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-14960 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-r2mj-wmx8-fwhp.

Is CVE-2017-14960 in your software?

Upload an SBOM and sbomify checks it against every vulnerability here, every day.

Check your SBOMs for free