CVE-2017-17598

Affiliate MLM Script 1.0 has SQL Injection via the product-category.php key parameter

published December 13, 2017

CVSS
—
EPSS
3%
Percentile
87.5
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ Heads up! An SQL Injection vulnerability is lurking in Affiliate MLM Script 1.0 via the product-category.php key parameter! Think of it like an unmonitored drop-off point for packages at a warehouse — anyone could leave sensitive deliveries without checking who's sending them. That’s what happens when SQL queries are not properly validated; they allow unwanted data to sneak in! If exploited, an attacker could manipulate the database through this vulnerable parameter, potentially accessing or altering data without permission. That could lead to unauthorized data leaks or even catastrophic losses in a multi-level marketing structure!

Put simply

Think of it like an unmonitored drop-off point for packages at a warehouse — anyone could leave sensitive deliveries without checking who's sending them. That’s what happens when SQL queries are not properly validated; they allow unwanted data to sneak in! This vulnerability occurs because the input from the product-category.php parameter is not sanitized, allowing an attacker to inject malicious SQL commands directly into the database query. As a result, their crafted requests can bypass security measures.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could manipulate the database through this vulnerable parameter, potentially accessing or altering data without permission. That could lead to unauthorized data leaks or even catastrophic losses in a multi-level marketing structure! To resolve this issue, it's vital to update to the latest version of the Affiliate MLM Script that includes a fix for this SQL Injection. Additionally, implement parameterized queries or prepared statements to prevent such vulnerabilities from occurring in the future. You’ve got this! By taking these steps, you’ll help keep your application safe and secure! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.03050 · 87.5th percentile
Published
2017-12-13T09:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 13 DEC 09:00Z
    Affiliate MLM Script 1.0 has SQL Injection via the product-category.php key parameter
    cvelistv5