CVE-2017-17731 SQL injection in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

Attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the $_FILES superglobal in DedeCMS, potentially reading 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-2017-17731?

CVE-2017-17731 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in Dedecms Dedecms, published on 18 Dec 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

DedeCMS through 5.7 has SQL Injection via the $_FILES superglobal to plus/recommend.php.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-17731?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Dedecms Dedecms.

How do I fix CVE-2017-17731?

No fix has been published for CVE-2017-17731 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-2017-17731 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2017-17731 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Nuclei template.

All Dedecms Dedecms vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-vcxc-4jrg-532r.

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