CVE-2017-17779 SQL injection in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

SQL injection in Paid To Read Script allows attackers to manipulate database queries via the referrals.php id 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-2017-17779?

CVE-2017-17779 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 20 Dec 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Paid To Read Script 2.0.5 has SQL injection via the referrals.php id parameter.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-17779?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Paid to Read Script Project Paid to Read Script.

How do I fix CVE-2017-17779?

No fix has been published for CVE-2017-17779 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-2017-17779 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-17779 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-3f3f-9m7q-8h6f.

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