CVE-2017-20196 Itechscripts School Management Software notice-edit.php sql injection
Remote attackers can exploit SQL injection in notice-edit.php to read or modify database contents in Itechscripts School Management Software.
- 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-2017-20196?
CVE-2017-20196 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Itechscripts School Management Software, published on 26 Jan 2025. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A vulnerability was found in Itechscripts School Management Software 2.75. It has been classified as critical. This affects an unknown part of the file /notice-edit.php. The manipulation of the argument aid leads to sql injection. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-20196?
How do I fix CVE-2017-20196?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-20196 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-2017-20196 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2017-20196 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-r793-4q47-gmj4.