CVE-2017-16561 SQL injection in n/a
An attacker can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the friend_index parameter in the school management system, 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-2017-16561?
CVE-2017-16561 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 7 Nov 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
/view/friend_profile.php in Ingenious School Management System 2.3.0 is vulnerable to Boolean-based and Time-based SQL injection in the 'friend_index' parameter of a GET request.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-16561?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Ingenious School Management System Project Ingenious School Management System.
How do I fix CVE-2017-16561?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-16561 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-2017-16561 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-16561 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-vr98-prph-h9gq.