CVE-2017-20168 jfm-so piWallet api.php sql injection
An attacker can perform SQL injection via the key argument in api.php, potentially reading or modifying database contents.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2017-20168?
CVE-2017-20168 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in jfm-so piWallet, published on 11 Jan 2023. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A vulnerability was found in jfm-so piWallet. It has been rated as critical. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file api.php. The manipulation of the argument key leads to sql injection. The patch is identified as b420f8c4cbe7f06a34d1b05e90ee5cdfe0aa83bb. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue. VDB-218006 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-20168?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Piwallet Project Piwallet.
How do I fix CVE-2017-20168?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-20168 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-2017-20168 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-20168 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-qfcc-2wxx-3qm9.