CVE-2017-15980 SQL injection in n/a
Attackers can inject SQL commands via the state parameter in US Zip Codes Database Script 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-2017-15980?
CVE-2017-15980 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
US Zip Codes Database Script 1.0 allows SQL Injection via the state parameter.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-15980?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Rowindex Us Zip Codes Database Script.
How do I fix CVE-2017-15980?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-15980 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-2017-15980 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-15980 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-m252-xx2j-c8p8.