CVE-2017-20138 Itech Auction Script mcategory.php Blind sql injection
Remote attackers can exploit a blind SQL injection vulnerability in the mcategory.php file to read sensitive 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-2017-20138?
CVE-2017-20138 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Itech Auction 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 was found in Itech Auction Script 6.49. It has been classified as critical. This affects an unknown part of the file /mcategory.php. The manipulation of the argument mcid with the input 4' AND 1734=1734 AND 'Ggks'='Ggks leads to sql injection (Blind). It is possible to initiate the attack remotely.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-20138?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Itechscripts Auction Script.
How do I fix CVE-2017-20138?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-20138 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-2017-20138 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-20138 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-pv83-6m4h-4cv8.