CVE-2017-5879
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CVE-2017-5879 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. An issue was discovered in Exponent CMS 2.4.1. This is a blind SQL injection that can be exploited by un-authenticated users via an HTTP GET request and which can be used to dump database data out to a malicious server, using an out-of-band technique, such as select_loadfile(). EPSS estimates a 1.91% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue was discovered in Exponent CMS 2.4.1. This is a blind SQL injection that can be exploited by un-authenticated users via an HTTP GET request and which can be used to dump database data out to a malicious server, using an out-of-band technique, such as select_loadfile(). The vulnerability affects source_selector.php and the following parameter: src.
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Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Exponentcms | Exponent Cms | 2.4.1 |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96039Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://github.com/exponentcms/exponent-cms/issues/73Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96039Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://github.com/exponentcms/exponent-cms/issues/73Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
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