CVE-2017-12585: SQL Injection
First published: Sun Aug 06 2017(Updated: )
SLiMS 8 Akasia through 8.3.1 has SQL injection in admin/AJAX_lookup_handler.php (tableName and tableFields parameters), admin/AJAX_check_id.php, and admin/AJAX_vocabolary_control.php. It can be exploited by remote authenticated librarian users.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| SLIMS | =8.0 | |
| SLIMS | =8.1 | |
| SLIMS | =8.2 | |
| SLIMS | =8.3 | |
| SLIMS | =8.3.1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-12585?
CVE-2017-12585 is classified as a medium severity SQL injection vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2017-12585?
To fix CVE-2017-12585, update SLiMS Akasia to version 8.3.2 or later, which addresses this vulnerability.
Who is affected by CVE-2017-12585?
Remote authenticated librarian users of SLiMS Akasia versions 8.0 to 8.3.1 are affected by CVE-2017-12585.
What are the exploitation vectors for CVE-2017-12585?
CVE-2017-12585 can be exploited through SQL injection in specific AJAX handler scripts within SLiMS Akasia.
Is it possible to mitigate CVE-2017-12585 without updating software?
Mitigation without updating is challenging; however, limiting user permissions and implementing web application firewalls can reduce risk.
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