CVE-2017-17636 SQL injection in n/a
SQL injection in MLM Forced Matrix allows attackers to manipulate database queries via the news-detail.php newid parameter.
- 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-2017-17636?
CVE-2017-17636 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
MLM Forced Matrix 2.0.9 has SQL Injection via the news-detail.php newid parameter.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-17636?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Mlm Forced Matrix Project Mlm Forced Matrix.
How do I fix CVE-2017-17636?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-17636 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-2017-17636 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2017-17636 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-2x99-ggqq-27cm.