CVE-2017-17872 SQL injection in n/a
Attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the id parameter in the JEXTN Video Gallery extension for Joomla, potentially accessing or modifying database content.
- 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-2017-17872?
CVE-2017-17872 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 Video Gallery extension 3.0.5 for Joomla! has SQL Injection via the id parameter in a view=category action.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-17872?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Jextn Jextn Video Gallery.
How do I fix CVE-2017-17872?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-17872 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-2017-17872 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2017-17872 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-78g5-cr6h-mmvh.