CVE-2017-15988

Nice PHP FAQ Script allows SQL Injection via the index.php nice_theme parameter, a different vulnerability than CVE-2008-6525

published October 31, 2017

CVSS
—
EPSS
3%
Percentile
85.5
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A sneaky SQL injection hides in the Nice PHP FAQ Script, letting attackers manipulate your database through the index.php nice_theme parameter! 🚨 Think of it as a waiter who takes your order without checking the menu — they could serve anything! That’s how this vulnerability allows malicious SQL commands to slip into your database queries without anyone noticing. An attacker could potentially gain unauthorized access to sensitive data, modify records, or even wipe everything clean! If exploited, this could lead to absolute chaos for your users and business. The impact could be severe, depending on the database's contents.

Put simply

Think of it as a waiter who takes your order without checking the menu — they could serve anything! That’s how this vulnerability allows malicious SQL commands to slip into your database queries without anyone noticing. This vulnerability allows SQL injection through unsanitized input from the index.php nice_theme parameter, enabling attackers to execute arbitrary SQL queries on your database.

What to do

An attacker could potentially gain unauthorized access to sensitive data, modify records, or even wipe everything clean! If exploited, this could lead to absolute chaos for your users and business. The impact could be severe, depending on the database's contents. To secure your application, sanitize all user inputs and implement prepared statements to block injection attacks. Additionally, consider updating to the latest version of the Nice PHP FAQ Script, as older versions may carry other vulnerabilities. You can handle this! Take these steps, and your application will be much safer in no time! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.02652 · 85.5th percentile
Published
2017-10-31T07:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 31 OCT 07:00Z
    Nice PHP FAQ Script allows SQL Injection via the index.php nice_theme parameter, a different vulnerability than CVE-2008-6525
    cvelistv5