CVE-2017-17636

MLM Forced Matrix 2.0.9 has SQL Injection via the news-detail.php newid parameter

published December 13, 2017

CVSS
—
EPSS
2%
Percentile
82.3
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ An innocent-looking news detail page hides a sneaky SQL injection in the `newid` parameter! This flaw could let attackers slip in uninvited. 🔍 Think of it like a restaurant where anyone can walk in and change the order slips without anyone checking — if you don’t scrutinize your orders, you could end up with a chaotic menu! An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to manipulate your database with malicious SQL queries, potentially revealing or even altering sensitive information. It’s like handing over the chef's secret recipes without realizing it — absolutely devastating!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where anyone can walk in and change the order slips without anyone checking — if you don’t scrutinize your orders, you could end up with a chaotic menu! This vulnerability in MLM Forced Matrix version 2.0.9 allows for SQL injection through the `newid` parameter in `news-detail.php`, enabling attackers to run arbitrary SQL commands against your database.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to manipulate your database with malicious SQL queries, potentially revealing or even altering sensitive information. It’s like handing over the chef's secret recipes without realizing it — absolutely devastating! To protect your application, validate and sanitize inputs to the `newid` parameter. Consider implementing prepared statements and parameterized queries to mitigate SQL injection risks. Don't forget to test your application thoroughly after making changes! You've got this! With these steps, you'll be fortifying your defenses in no time. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.02204 · 82.3th percentile
Published
2017-12-13T09:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 13 DEC 09:00Z
    MLM Forced Matrix 2.0.9 has SQL Injection via the news-detail.php newid parameter
    cvelistv5