CVE-2017-17902

SQL Injection exists in Kliqqi CMS 3.5.2 via the randkey parameter of a new story at the pligg/story.php?title= URI

published April 22, 2018

CVSS
—
EPSS
1%
Percentile
63.4
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A sneaky SQL injection lurks in Kliqqi CMS 3.5.2, hiding in the randkey parameter of new stories — just waiting for a crafty attacker! 🔍 Think of it like a restaurant that takes orders but doesn’t check the kitchen for allergens. If the server writes down the wrong instructions, it could lead to a dangerous mix-up with harmful consequences! An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to manipulate database queries, potentially accessing or altering sensitive information. While there’s no known exploit out there yet, the possibilities could lead to data leaks or undue changes — definitely not what you want lingering around!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant that takes orders but doesn’t check the kitchen for allergens. If the server writes down the wrong instructions, it could lead to a dangerous mix-up with harmful consequences! This SQL injection vulnerability allows attackers to inject malicious SQL queries via the randkey parameter in the story submission process, affecting how the database processes these requests.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to manipulate database queries, potentially accessing or altering sensitive information. While there’s no known exploit out there yet, the possibilities could lead to data leaks or undue changes — definitely not what you want lingering around! To safeguard your site, update Kliqqi CMS to the latest version immediately. Additionally, implement prepared statements to prevent such injections and continuously review your input validation practices. You’ve got this! Stay one step ahead and keep your CMS secure! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01035 · 63.4th percentile
Published
2018-04-22T15:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 22 APR 15:00Z
    SQL Injection exists in Kliqqi CMS 3.5.2 via the randkey parameter of a new story at the pligg/story.php?title= URI
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