CRITICAL · 9.8

CVE-2017-5517

SQL injection vulnerability in author.control.php in GeniXCMS through 0.0.8 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the type parameter.

Vulnerability Description

SQL injection vulnerability in author.control.php in GeniXCMS through 0.0.8 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the type 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

VendorProductVersions
MetalgenixGenixcms<= 0.0.8

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2017-5517?

CVE-2017-5517 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). SQL injection vulnerability in author.control.php in GeniXCMS through 0.0.8 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the type parameter.

How severe is CVE-2017-5517?

CVE-2017-5517 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-2017-5517?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Metalgenix Genixcms.