CVE-2017-16961

Name: CVE-2017-16961
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-11-27T10:29:00.597+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.39%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-16961 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. A SQL injection vulnerability in core/inc/auto-modules.php in BigTree CMS through 4.2.19 allows remote authenticated attackers to obtain information in the context of the user used by the application to retrieve data from the database. The attack uses an admin/trees/add/process request with a crafted _tags[] parameter that is mishandled in a later admin/ajax/dashboard/approve-change request.. EPSS estimates a 1.39% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A SQL injection vulnerability in core/inc/auto-modules.php in BigTree CMS through 4.2.19 allows remote authenticated attackers to obtain information in the context of the user used by the application to retrieve data from the database. The attack uses an admin/trees/add/process request with a crafted _tags[] parameter that is mishandled in a later admin/ajax/dashboard/approve-change request.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.39%

68.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-89

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Bigtreecms	Bigtree Cms	<= 4.2.19

References

https://github.com/bigtreecms/BigTree-CMS/issues/323Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/bigtreecms/BigTree-CMS/issues/323Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 27, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-16961?

How severe is CVE-2017-16961?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-16961 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.39% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-16961?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST