CVE-2017-15988 SQL injection in n/a
An attacker can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the nice_theme parameter in Nice PHP FAQ Script, potentially accessing or modifying 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-2017-15988?
CVE-2017-15988 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
Nice PHP FAQ Script allows SQL Injection via the index.php nice_theme parameter, a different vulnerability than CVE-2008-6525.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-15988?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Nicephpscripts Nice Php Faq Script.
How do I fix CVE-2017-15988?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-15988 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-2017-15988 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-15988 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-cgh5-wwxm-vx88.