CVE-2017-17871 SQL injection in n/a
Attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the an or ques-srch parameters in the JEXTN Question And Answer extension for Joomla.
- 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-2017-17871?
CVE-2017-17871 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 24 Dec 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The "JEXTN Question And Answer" extension 3.1.0 for Joomla! has SQL Injection via the an parameter in a view=tags action, or the ques-srch parameter.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-17871?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Jextn Jextn Question and Answer.
How do I fix CVE-2017-17871?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-17871 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-2017-17871 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2017-17871 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-wq5h-39h5-m4q3.