CVE-2017-8917 SQL injection in n/a
Attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands in Joomla, 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-2017-8917?
CVE-2017-8917 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in Joomla Joomla\!, published on 17 May 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
SQL injection vulnerability in Joomla! 3.7.x before 3.7.1 allows attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via unspecified vectors.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-8917?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Joomla Joomla\!.
How do I fix CVE-2017-8917?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-8917 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-2017-8917 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2017-8917 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module, 3 Exploit-DB entries, 1 Nuclei template and 11 proofs of concept on GitHub.
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Sources
Also known as GHSA-p7mw-99mc-9597.