CVE-2017-7581 SQL injection in n/a
Unauthenticated attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands in the TYPO3 News module, potentially reading or modifying database contents.
- 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-2017-7581?
CVE-2017-7581 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 7 Apr 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
SQL injection vulnerability in NewsController.php in the News module 5.3.2 and earlier for TYPO3 allows unauthenticated users to execute arbitrary SQL commands via vectors involving overwriteDemand for order and OrderByAllowed.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-7581?
It affects 1 product.
Products include News System Project News System.
How do I fix CVE-2017-7581?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-7581 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-2017-7581 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2017-7581 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-j8fp-g7mp-4h95.