CVE-2017-17645

Bus Booking Script 1.0 has SQL Injection via the txtname parameter to admin/index.php

published December 18, 2017

CVSS
—
EPSS
3%
Percentile
87.4
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A crafty SQL injection could sneak through the txtname parameter on admin/index.php! It's like someone slipping a hidden message in a package without anyone noticing. 📦 Imagine a delivery system where a sneaky courier can write anything on the package label, and it gets delivered without any checks. That's exactly what’s happening here with the txtname parameter — the server has an open ear for whatever the attacker might whisper! If exploited, an attacker could manipulate database queries, potentially gaining unauthorized access to sensitive data or even taking control of the system. It’s a stealthy way to access confidential bookings, customer information, or even alter critical settings!

Put simply

Imagine a delivery system where a sneaky courier can write anything on the package label, and it gets delivered without any checks. That's exactly what’s happening here with the txtname parameter — the server has an open ear for whatever the attacker might whisper! This vulnerability allows SQL injection through the txtname parameter, enabling an attacker to execute arbitrary SQL commands in the database behind the Bus Booking Script 1.0.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could manipulate database queries, potentially gaining unauthorized access to sensitive data or even taking control of the system. It’s a stealthy way to access confidential bookings, customer information, or even alter critical settings! To protect against this, implement input validation and use prepared statements for SQL queries. Additionally, review your application for any other potential injection points and consider updating to a more secure version of the Bus Booking Script. You've got this! Fixing this vulnerability is totally within your reach. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.03050 · 87.4th percentile
Published
2017-12-18T09:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 18 DEC 09:00Z
    Bus Booking Script 1.0 has SQL Injection via the txtname parameter to admin/index.php
    cvelistv5