CVE-2017-20131 Itech News Portal information.php sql injection
Remote attackers can exploit SQL injection in Itech News Portal to read or modify database information.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2017-20131?
CVE-2017-20131 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Itech News Portal, published on 16 Jul 2022. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A vulnerability was found in Itech News Portal 6.28. It has been classified as critical. Affected is an unknown function of the file /news-portal-script/information.php. The manipulation of the argument inf leads to sql injection. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-20131?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Itechscripts News Portal Script.
How do I fix CVE-2017-20131?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-20131 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-2017-20131 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2017-20131 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-whcw-8q99-gh38.