CVE-2017-20134 Itech Freelancer Script category.php sql injection
Remote attackers can exploit SQL injection in category.php to read or modify database contents in Itech Freelancer Script.
- 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-2017-20134?
CVE-2017-20134 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Itech Freelancer Script, 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, which was classified as critical, has been found in Itech Freelancer Script 5.13. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file /category.php. The manipulation of the argument sk leads to sql injection. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-20134?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Itechscripts Freelancer Script.
How do I fix CVE-2017-20134?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-20134 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-2017-20134 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2017-20134 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-8jmp-fhm4-9fj4.