CVE-2017-7290

Name: CVE-2017-7290
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-03-30T07:59:00.3+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.30%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-7290 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. SQL injection vulnerability in XOOPS 2.5.7.2 and other versions before 2.5.8.1 allows remote authenticated administrators to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the url parameter to findusers.php. An example attack uses "into outfile" to create a backdoor program.. EPSS estimates a 2.30% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

SQL injection vulnerability in XOOPS 2.5.7.2 and other versions before 2.5.8.1 allows remote authenticated administrators to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the url parameter to findusers.php. An example attack uses "into outfile" to create a backdoor program.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.30%

81.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-89

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Xoops	Xoops	2.5.7.2
Xoops	Xoops	2.5.7.3
Xoops	Xoops	2.5.8.1

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97230Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://gist.github.com/jk1986/3b304ac6b4ae52ae667bba380c2dce19Exploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97230Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://gist.github.com/jk1986/3b304ac6b4ae52ae667bba380c2dce19Exploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 30, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-7290?

How severe is CVE-2017-7290?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-7290 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.30% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-7290?

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