CVE-2017-17822 SQL injection in n/a
An attacker can exploit SQL injection in the List Users API to read data from the connected MySQL database.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2017-17822?
CVE-2017-17822 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Piwigo Piwigo, published on 21 Dec 2017. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The List Users API of Piwigo 2.9.2 is vulnerable to SQL Injection via the /admin/user_list_backend.php sSortDir_0 parameter. An attacker can exploit this to gain access to the data in a connected MySQL database.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-17822?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Piwigo Piwigo.
How do I fix CVE-2017-17822?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-17822 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-2017-17822 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-17822 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Piwigo Piwigo
Sources
Also known as GHSA-35mg-p597-mvg8.