What is the severity of CVE-2017-7991?

CVE-2017-7991 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to the potential for SQL injection.

How do I fix CVE-2017-7991?

To fix CVE-2017-7991, update Exponent CMS to version 2.4.2 or later.

What systems are affected by CVE-2017-7991?

CVE-2017-7991 affects Exponent CMS version 2.4.1 and earlier.

What is the nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2017-7991?

CVE-2017-7991 involves SQL injection through a poorly handled base64 serialized API key.

Can CVE-2017-7991 lead to data exposure?

Yes, exploiting CVE-2017-7991 can allow attackers to manipulate the database and potentially expose sensitive data.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2017-7991

critical

9.8

CWE

22/4/2017

5/8/2024

CVE-2017-7991: SQL Injection

First published: Sat Apr 22 2017(Updated: )

Exponent CMS 2.4.1 and earlier has SQL injection via a base64 serialized API key (apikey parameter) in the api function of framework/modules/eaas/controllers/eaasController.php.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Exponentcms Exponent Cms	<=2.4.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-7991?
CVE-2017-7991 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to the potential for SQL injection.
How do I fix CVE-2017-7991?
To fix CVE-2017-7991, update Exponent CMS to version 2.4.2 or later.
What systems are affected by CVE-2017-7991?
CVE-2017-7991 affects Exponent CMS version 2.4.1 and earlier.
What is the nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2017-7991?
CVE-2017-7991 involves SQL injection through a poorly handled base64 serialized API key.
Can CVE-2017-7991 lead to data exposure?
Yes, exploiting CVE-2017-7991 can allow attackers to manipulate the database and potentially expose sensitive data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-7991?
CVE-2017-7991 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to the potential for SQL injection.
How do I fix CVE-2017-7991?
To fix CVE-2017-7991, update Exponent CMS to version 2.4.2 or later.
What systems are affected by CVE-2017-7991?
CVE-2017-7991 affects Exponent CMS version 2.4.1 and earlier.
What is the nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2017-7991?
CVE-2017-7991 involves SQL injection through a poorly handled base64 serialized API key.
Can CVE-2017-7991 lead to data exposure?
Yes, exploiting CVE-2017-7991 can allow attackers to manipulate the database and potentially expose sensitive data.