CVE-2017-17613

Freelance Website Script 2.0.6 has SQL Injection via the jobdetails.php pr_id parameter or the searchbycat_list.php catid parameter

published December 13, 2017

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

โš ๏ธ A sneaky little SQL injection is hiding in the Freelance Website Script! By manipulating the `pr_id` or `catid` parameters, attackers could potentially access sensitive data without breaking a sweat. ๐Ÿ” Think of it as a delivery service getting fooled by a fake address โ€” if the courier blindly trusts any input, they might end up dropping packages in the wrong location or worse, revealing confidential information. ๐Ÿ“ฆ An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute unauthorized SQL commands, compromising sensitive data stored in the database. Imagine someone opening the floodgates to confidential job applications or user details - not fun at all!

Put simply

Think of it as a delivery service getting fooled by a fake address โ€” if the courier blindly trusts any input, they might end up dropping packages in the wrong location or worse, revealing confidential information. ๐Ÿ“ฆ This SQL injection vulnerability occurs in the Freelance Website Script 2.0.6 within the `jobdetails.php` file's `pr_id` parameter and `searchbycat_list.php` file's `catid` parameter, allowing attackers to run arbitrary SQL queries.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute unauthorized SQL commands, compromising sensitive data stored in the database. Imagine someone opening the floodgates to confidential job applications or user details - not fun at all! To mitigate this risk, ensure you validate and sanitize all user inputs in these parameters. Additionally, consider upgrading to the latest version of the Freelance Website Script as patches may address known vulnerabilities. ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ You've got this! Tackle this vulnerability head-on and keep your site safe! ๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿš€

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.03050 ยท 87.5th percentile
Published
2017-12-13T09:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 13 DEC 09:00Z
    Freelance Website Script 2.0.6 has SQL Injection via the jobdetails.php pr_id parameter or the searchbycat_list.php catid parameter
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