CVE-2017-5609

Description

SQL injection vulnerability in include/functions_entries.inc.php in Serendipity 2.0.5 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the cat parameter.

Category

8.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 1.01% Top 25%
Third-Party Advisory securityfocus.com Third-Party Advisory github.com Third-Party Advisory github.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95850 vdb entry third party advisory
https://github.com/s9y/Serendipity/releases/tag/2.1-rc1 third party advisory release notes
https://github.com/s9y/Serendipity/commit/c62d667287f2d76c81e03a740a581eb3c51249b6 issue tracking third party advisory patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-5609?
CVE-2017-5609 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-5609?
To fix CVE-2017-5609, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2017-5609 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2017-5609 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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