CVE-2017-7290 SQL injection in n/a
Authenticated administrators can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the findusers.php url parameter, potentially creating backdoors.
- 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-2017-7290?
CVE-2017-7290 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 30 Mar 2017. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.
Official description
SQL injection vulnerability in XOOPS 2.5.7.2 and other versions before 2.5.8.1 allows remote authenticated administrators to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the url parameter to findusers.php. An example attack uses "into outfile" to create a backdoor program.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-7290?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Xoops Xoops.
How do I fix CVE-2017-7290?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-7290 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-2017-7290 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-7290 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-j76x-72xr-r2qp.