CVE-2017-17871 — CRITICAL (9.8)

Vulnerability Description

The "JEXTN Question And Answer" extension 3.1.0 for Joomla! has SQL Injection via the an parameter in a view=tags action, or the ques-srch parameter.

CVSS Score

9.8

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Jextn	Jextn Question And Answer	3.1.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-89

References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43329/ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43329/ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry

FAQ

What is CVE-2017-17871?

CVE-2017-17871 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). The "JEXTN Question And Answer" extension 3.1.0 for Joomla! has SQL Injection via the an parameter in a view=tags action, or the ques-srch parameter.

How severe is CVE-2017-17871?

CVE-2017-17871 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2017-17871?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Jextn Jextn Question And Answer.