CVE-2017-15989 SQL injection in n/a
Attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the sort parameter in the category action of the Online Exam Test Application.
- 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-2017-15989?
CVE-2017-15989 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
Online Exam Test Application allows SQL Injection via the resources.php sort parameter in a category action.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-15989?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Online Exam Test Application Project Online Exam Test Application.
How do I fix CVE-2017-15989?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-15989 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-2017-15989 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-15989 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-qw22-ggq9-m8p9.