CVE-2017-5609

Name: CVE-2017-5609
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-01-28T18:59:00.18+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.60%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-5609 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. SQL injection vulnerability in include/functions_entries.inc.php in Serendipity 2.0.5 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the cat parameter.. EPSS estimates a 1.60% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

SQL injection vulnerability in include/functions_entries.inc.php in Serendipity 2.0.5 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the cat parameter.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.60%

72.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-89

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
S9y	Serendipity	2.0.5

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95850Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://github.com/s9y/Serendipity/commit/c62d667287f2d76c81e03a740a581eb3c51249b6Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/s9y/Serendipity/releases/tag/2.1-rc1Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95850Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://github.com/s9y/Serendipity/commit/c62d667287f2d76c81e03a740a581eb3c51249b6Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/s9y/Serendipity/releases/tag/2.1-rc1Release Notes, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 28, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-5609?

SQL injection vulnerability in include/functions_entries.inc.php in Serendipity 2.0.5 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the cat parameter.

How severe is CVE-2017-5609?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-5609 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.60% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-5609?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2017-5609?

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Source: NVD / NIST