CVE-2017-8796 SQL injection in n/a
SQL injection in Accellion FTA allows attackers to manipulate database queries via the app_id 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-2017-8796?
CVE-2017-8796 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 5 May 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
An issue was discovered on Accellion FTA devices before FTA_9_12_180. Because mysql_real_escape_string is misused, seos/courier/communication_p2p.php allows SQL injection with the app_id parameter.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-8796?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Accellion File Transfer Appliance.
How do I fix CVE-2017-8796?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-8796 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-2017-8796 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-8796 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
- CVE-2017-8794 Server-side request forgery in n/a
- CVE-2019-5622 Accellion File Transfer Appliance Use of Hard-coded Credentials
- CVE-2019-5623 Accellion File Transfer Appliance Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection')
- CVE-2015-2857 Command injection in n/a
- CVE-2017-8303 Command injection in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-fwcg-3gvg-82jp.