CVE-2017-15579 SQL injection in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

SQL injection in PHP Melody allows attackers to manipulate database queries via a cookie, potentially exposing or altering 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-2017-15579?

CVE-2017-15579 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 18 Oct 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

In PHPSUGAR PHP Melody before 2.7.3, SQL Injection exists via an aa_pages_per_page cookie in a playlist action to watch.php.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-15579?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Phpsugar Php Melody.

How do I fix CVE-2017-15579?

No fix has been published for CVE-2017-15579 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-2017-15579 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-15579 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-w8gh-wq86-m296.

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