CVE-2017-17640 SQL injection in n/a
SQL injection in Advanced World Database allows attackers to manipulate database queries via city and state parameters, potentially exposing or altering data.
- 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-2017-17640?
CVE-2017-17640 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
Advanced World Database 2.0.5 has SQL Injection via the city.php country or state parameter, or the state.php country parameter.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-17640?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Advanced World Database Project Advanced World Database.
How do I fix CVE-2017-17640?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-17640 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-2017-17640 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-17640 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-w543-5c7c-2g27.