CVE-2018-17840 SQL injection in n/a
An attacker can perform SQL injection via the subject, city, or country parameters in Scriptzee Education Website.
- 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-2018-17840?
CVE-2018-17840 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 19 Jun 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
SQL injection exists in Scriptzee Education Website 1.0 via the college_list.html subject, city, or country parameter.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-17840?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Education Website Project Education Website.
How do I fix CVE-2018-17840?
No fix has been published for CVE-2018-17840 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-2018-17840 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-17840 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-w686-f7fw-fqf3.