CVE-2017-17920 SQL injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the reorder method's name parameter in Ruby on Rails.
- 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-2017-17920?
CVE-2017-17920 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 29 Dec 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
SQL injection vulnerability in the 'reorder' method in Ruby on Rails 5.1.4 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the 'name' parameter. NOTE: The vendor disputes this issue because the documentation states that this method is not intended for use with untrusted input
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-17920?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Rubyonrails Ruby on Rails.
How do I fix CVE-2017-17920?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-17920 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-2017-17920 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-17920 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2017-17920, GHSA-4w6g-25w8-c8vc.