CVE-2017-5574 SQL injection in n/a
Unauthenticated attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the activation parameter in GeniXCMS, potentially compromising database integrity and confidentiality.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2017-5574?
CVE-2017-5574 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 23 Jan 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
SQL injection vulnerability in register.php in GeniXCMS before 1.0.0 allows unauthenticated users to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the activation parameter.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-5574?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Metalgenix Genixcms.
How do I fix CVE-2017-5574?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-5574 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-2017-5574 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-5574 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-hv7q-x2pj-jxxv.