CVE-2017-8917 — CRITICAL (9.8)

Vulnerability Description

SQL injection vulnerability in Joomla! 3.7.x before 3.7.1 allows attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via unspecified vectors.

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
Joomla	Joomla\!	3.7.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-89

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98515Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038522Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://developer.joomla.org/security-centre/692-20170501-core-sql-injection.htmPatchVendor Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42033/ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44358/ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98515Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038522Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://developer.joomla.org/security-centre/692-20170501-core-sql-injection.htmPatchVendor Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42033/ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44358/ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry

FAQ

What is CVE-2017-8917?

CVE-2017-8917 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). SQL injection vulnerability in Joomla! 3.7.x before 3.7.1 allows attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via unspecified vectors.

How severe is CVE-2017-8917?

CVE-2017-8917 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-2017-8917?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Joomla Joomla\!.