CVE-2017-7991 SQL injection in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published 22 Apr 2017 Updated 5 Aug 2024

SQL injection in Exponent CMS allows attackers to manipulate database queries via the API key parameter, potentially exposing or altering data.

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-2017-7991?

CVE-2017-7991 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in Exponentcms Exponent Cms, published on 22 Apr 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Exponent CMS 2.4.1 and earlier has SQL injection via a base64 serialized API key (apikey parameter) in the api function of framework/modules/eaas/controllers/eaasController.php.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-7991?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Exponentcms Exponent Cms.

How do I fix CVE-2017-7991?

No fix has been published for CVE-2017-7991 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-2017-7991 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-7991 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-9xx5-qr5x-pm28.