CVE-2017-5347 SQL injection in n/a

High 7.2 Published Updated

Authenticated administrators can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the recipient parameter in GeniXCMS newsletter options.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
An administrator
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2017-5347?

CVE-2017-5347 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 12 Jan 2017. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.

Official description

SQL injection vulnerability in inc/mod/newsletter/options.php in GeniXCMS 0.0.8 allows remote authenticated administrators to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the recipient parameter to gxadmin/index.php.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-5347?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Metalgenix Genixcms.

How do I fix CVE-2017-5347?

No fix has been published for CVE-2017-5347 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-2017-5347 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-5347 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-mjrx-v73w-6p2j.

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