CVE-2017-15960 SQL injection in n/a
Attackers can inject SQL commands via the id parameter in author.php or category.php to read or modify database contents.
- 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-2017-15960?
CVE-2017-15960 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 29 Oct 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Article Directory Script 3.0 allows SQL Injection via the id parameter to author.php or category.php.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-15960?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Yourarticlesdirectory Article Directory Script.
How do I fix CVE-2017-15960?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-15960 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-2017-15960 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-15960 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-qhwf-35fr-94w8.