CVE-2017-20171 PrivateSky apersistence mysqlUtils.js sql injection
Attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the mysqlUtils.js file in the PrivateSky apersistence library, potentially compromising database integrity.
- 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-2017-20171?
CVE-2017-20171 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in PrivateSky apersistence, published on 17 Jan 2023. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in PrivateSky apersistence. This affects an unknown part of the file db/sql/mysqlUtils.js. The manipulation leads to sql injection. The identifier of the patch is 954425f61634b556fe644837a592a5b8fcfca068. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue. The identifier VDB-218457 was assigned to this vulnerability.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-20171?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apersistence Project Apersistence.
How do I fix CVE-2017-20171?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-20171 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-2017-20171 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-20171 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-q9fx-28x4-vj3r.