CVE-2017-17590 SQL injection in n/a
An attacker can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the keywords parameter in FS Stackoverflow Clone, potentially accessing or modifying database content.
- 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-2017-17590?
CVE-2017-17590 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 13 Dec 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
FS Stackoverflow Clone 1.0 has SQL Injection via the /question keywords parameter.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-17590?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Stackoverflow-Clone Project Stackoverflow-Clone.
How do I fix CVE-2017-17590?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-17590 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-2017-17590 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2017-17590 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-8r2x-f65c-xmh6.