CVE-2017-15977 SQL injection in n/a
SQL injection in Protected Links plugin allows attackers to manipulate database queries via the username parameter.
- 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-2017-15977?
CVE-2017-15977 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 31 Oct 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Protected Links - Expiring Download Links 1.0 allows SQL Injection via the username parameter.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-15977?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Protectedlinks Expiring Download Links.
How do I fix CVE-2017-15977?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-15977 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-2017-15977 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-15977 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-hwpx-7v9f-35g3.