CVE-2017-17622 SQL injection in n/a
Attackers can inject SQL commands via the sort parameter in exams.php 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-2017-17622?
CVE-2017-17622 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
Online Exam Test Application Script 1.6 has SQL Injection via the exams.php sort parameter.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-17622?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Online Exam Test Application Script Project Online Exam Test Application Script.
How do I fix CVE-2017-17622?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-17622 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-2017-17622 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2017-17622 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-xhqc-hq7h-65v2.