CVE-2017-9741 Code injection in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published 18 Jun 2017 Updated 5 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary PHP code via the dbprefix parameter in ProjectSend's configuration installer.

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-2017-9741?

CVE-2017-9741 is a critical code injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 18 Jun 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

install/make-config.php in ProjectSend r754 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via the dbprefix parameter, related to replacing TABLES_PREFIX in the configuration file.

Weakness: CWE-20

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-9741?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Projectsend Projectsend.

How do I fix CVE-2017-9741?

No fix has been published for CVE-2017-9741 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.

Is CVE-2017-9741 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-9741 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as CVE-2017-9504, GHSA-jwv9-639x-pfg4.