CVE-2017-17730

DedeCMS through 5.7 has SQL Injection via the logo parameter to plus/flink_add.php

published December 18, 2017

CVSS
—
EPSS
1%
Percentile
65.1
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ Here’s a sneaky little SQL injection hiding in DedeCMS through version 5.7! An attacker can exploit the logo parameter on plus/flink_add.php and wreak some havoc. 🔥 Think of it like a restaurant where customers can sneakily change their orders by just mentioning a different logo on their menu — with a single phrase, they could end up with an entirely different dish (...or entire restaurant recipe!). This vulnerability allows an attacker to manipulate database queries by injecting malicious SQL code, potentially accessing sensitive information, changing data, or even deleting records. While it may not be actively exploited yet, the consequences could be quite serious if it falls into the wrong hands – an absolute nightmare for your database security!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where customers can sneakily change their orders by just mentioning a different logo on their menu — with a single phrase, they could end up with an entirely different dish (...or entire restaurant recipe!). DedeCMS suffers from SQL injection through the 'logo' parameter in the plus/flink_add.php file, allowing attackers to manipulate database queries without proper input validation.

What to do

This vulnerability allows an attacker to manipulate database queries by injecting malicious SQL code, potentially accessing sensitive information, changing data, or even deleting records. While it may not be actively exploited yet, the consequences could be quite serious if it falls into the wrong hands – an absolute nightmare for your database security! To protect against this attack, immediately update DedeCMS to the latest version where this vulnerability is patched. Additionally, implement parameterized queries to ensure that user inputs are properly sanitized and validated. Don't leave your database open to threats! You've got this! Secure your site by following these steps and keep your data safe. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01097 · 65.1th percentile
Published
2017-12-18T05:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 18 DEC 05:00Z
    DedeCMS through 5.7 has SQL Injection via the logo parameter to plus/flink_add.php
    cvelistv5