CVE-2017-17919: SQL Injection
First published: Fri Dec 29 2017(Updated: )
** DISPUTED ** SQL injection vulnerability in the 'order' method in Ruby on Rails 5.1.4 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the 'id desc' parameter. NOTE: The vendor disputes this issue because the documentation states that this method is not intended for use with untrusted input.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Rubyonrails Ruby On Rails | <=5.1.4 | |
| <=5.1.4 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-17919?
CVE-2017-17919 is a SQL injection vulnerability in the 'order' method in Ruby on Rails 5.1.4 and earlier.
How does CVE-2017-17919 work?
CVE-2017-17919 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands by exploiting the 'id desc' parameter in the 'order' method.
What is the severity of CVE-2017-17919?
CVE-2017-17919 has a severity rating of 8.1, which is considered high.
Is there a fix available for CVE-2017-17919?
To fix CVE-2017-17919, upgrade Ruby on Rails to a version higher than 5.1.4.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2017-17919?
You can find more information about CVE-2017-17919 at https://kay-malwarebenchmark.github.io/blog/ruby-on-rails-arbitrary-sql-injection/.
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