CVE-2017-17643

FS Lynda Clone 1.0 has SQL Injection via the keywords parameter to tutorial/

published December 18, 2017

CVSS
—
EPSS
3%
Percentile
87.1
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A sneaky SQL injection hides in the keywords parameter of FS Lynda Clone 1.0! Just one crafty input can expose your database like a poorly secured treasure chest. 💥 Think of it like a restaurant that lets anyone change the menu by simply asking for a dish that doesn't exist. If they don’t check the order, the chef might whip up something undesirable! An attacker could exploit this SQL injection vulnerability to access sensitive data stored in your database, potentially leading to unauthorized data manipulation or disclosure. It's like giving a thief the keys to your entire kitchen – you wouldn't want that!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant that lets anyone change the menu by simply asking for a dish that doesn't exist. If they don’t check the order, the chef might whip up something undesirable! This SQL injection vulnerability allows attackers to manipulate the SQL queries by injecting malicious keywords into the 'tutorial/' endpoint. If not properly sanitized, this can lead to unauthorized access to the database.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this SQL injection vulnerability to access sensitive data stored in your database, potentially leading to unauthorized data manipulation or disclosure. It's like giving a thief the keys to your entire kitchen – you wouldn't want that! To secure your application, patch FS Lynda Clone to the latest version immediately, and ensure that all user inputs are validated and sanitized to prevent SQL injection attacks. Also, consider implementing parameterized queries to further bolster your defenses. You’ve got this! Follow these steps, and you'll be safeguarding your site in no time! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.02978 · 87.1th percentile
Published
2017-12-18T09:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 18 DEC 09:00Z
    FS Lynda Clone 1.0 has SQL Injection via the keywords parameter to tutorial/
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