CVE-2017-20139 Itech Movie Portal Script show_news.php Error sql injection

Medium 6.3 Published 22 Jul 2022 Updated 15 Apr 2025

Remote attackers can exploit SQL injection in show_news.php to read or modify database contents in Itech Movie Portal 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-2017-20139?

CVE-2017-20139 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Itech Movie Portal Script, published on 22 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 Movie Portal Script 7.36. It has been declared as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file /show_news.php. The manipulation of the argument id with the input AND (SELECT 1222 FROM(SELECT COUNT(*),CONCAT(0x71786b7a71,(SELECT (ELT(1222=1222,1))),0x717a627871,FLOOR(RAND(0)*2))x FROM INFORMATION_SCHEMA.CHARACTER_SETS GROUP BY x)a) leads to sql injection (Error). The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-20139?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ambit Movie Portal Script.

How do I fix CVE-2017-20139?

No fix has been published for CVE-2017-20139 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-2017-20139 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2017-20139 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-gf6p-xv7c-4j9h.