CVE-2017-11161CWE-89

Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in Synology Photo Station before 6.7.4-3433 and 6.3-2968 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via…

published September 8, 2017

CVSS
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EPSS
1%
Percentile
68.9
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A simple query parameter could lead to SQL chaos! Remote attackers can exploit multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in Synology Photo Station versions prior to 6.7.4-3433 and 6.3-2968. ⚡️ Think of it like a rogue guest at a restaurant who can change their order without the waiter checking — they could get a fancy dish instead of just a salad! In this case, an attacker can manipulate SQL commands to alter database contents without permission. An attacker could execute arbitrary SQL commands, potentially leading to unauthorized data access or modification. This might not be a catastrophic breach, but it could allow attackers to harvest sensitive information or disrupt your photo management system, which would be absolutely devastating!

Put simply

Think of it like a rogue guest at a restaurant who can change their order without the waiter checking — they could get a fancy dish instead of just a salad! In this case, an attacker can manipulate SQL commands to alter database contents without permission. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to inject malicious SQL commands via the 'article_id' parameter in label.php or the 'type' parameter in synotheme.php. By exploiting these fields, attackers can manipulate the database directly.

What to do

An attacker could execute arbitrary SQL commands, potentially leading to unauthorized data access or modification. This might not be a catastrophic breach, but it could allow attackers to harvest sensitive information or disrupt your photo management system, which would be absolutely devastating! Immediately update Synology Photo Station to the latest versions 6.7.4-3433 or 6.3-2968 to close these vulnerabilities. Additionally, review input validation practices on your servers to prevent SQL injection risks in the future. You've got this! By taking these steps, you'll safeguard your systems and keep attackers at bay. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01240 · 68.9th percentile
Weakness
CWE-89 · Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
Published
2017-09-08T14:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 08 SEP 14:00Z
    Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in Synology Photo Station before 6.7.4-3433 and 6.3-2968 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via…
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