CVE-2017-5879 SQL injection in n/a
Unauthenticated attackers can exploit blind SQL injection in Exponent CMS to dump database data via out-of-band techniques.
- 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-2017-5879?
CVE-2017-5879 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in Exponentcms Exponent Cms, published on 6 Feb 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
An issue was discovered in Exponent CMS 2.4.1. This is a blind SQL injection that can be exploited by un-authenticated users via an HTTP GET request and which can be used to dump database data out to a malicious server, using an out-of-band technique, such as select_loadfile(). The vulnerability affects source_selector.php and the following parameter: src.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-5879?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Exponentcms Exponent Cms.
How do I fix CVE-2017-5879?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-5879 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-2017-5879 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-5879 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Exponentcms Exponent Cms
Sources
Also known as GHSA-g587-fj22-5v6v.