CVE-2017-8789: SQL Injection

Published May 5, 2017
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Updated

An issue was discovered on Accellion FTA devices before FTA912180. A reporterror.php?year='payload SQL injection vector exists.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Accellion File Transfer Appliance<=9_12_40

Event History

May 5, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-8789?

CVE-2017-8789 is considered to be of medium severity due to its SQL injection vulnerability that can lead to unauthorized access to the database.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-8789?

To mitigate CVE-2017-8789, you should update the Accellion FTA device to version FTA_9_12_180 or later.

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-8789?

CVE-2017-8789 is an SQL injection vulnerability that can be exploited through the report_error.php script.

4

Which versions of Accellion File Transfer Appliance are affected by CVE-2017-8789?

Accellion File Transfer Appliance versions before FTA_9_12_180 are affected by CVE-2017-8789.

5

What can attackers do with CVE-2017-8789?

Attackers can exploit CVE-2017-8789 to execute arbitrary SQL commands that may compromise sensitive data stored in the database.

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