CVE-2017-20143 Itech Movie Portal Script film-rating.php Error sql injection

Medium 6.3 Published 22 Jul 2022 Updated 15 Apr 2025

Remote attackers can exploit SQL injection in film-rating.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-2017-20143?

CVE-2017-20143 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, which was classified as critical, has been found in Itech Movie Portal Script 7.36. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file /film-rating.php. The manipulation of the argument v leads to sql injection (Error). The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-20143?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ambit Movie Portal Script.

How do I fix CVE-2017-20143?

No fix has been published for CVE-2017-20143 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-2017-20143 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2017-20143 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-xc9g-4r2q-p359.