CVE-2017-11174 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies

XOOPS 2.5.8.1 database settings page had a vulnerability allowing SQL Injection due to unfiltered data usage in SQL queries.

Understanding CVE-2017-11174

XOOPS 2.5.8.1 vulnerability allowing SQL Injection through unfiltered data in SQL queries.

What is CVE-2017-11174?

The database settings page of XOOPS 2.5.8.1 had a vulnerability that allowed SQL Injection due to unfiltered data in SQL queries.

The Impact of CVE-2017-11174

SQL Injection vulnerability in XOOPS 2.5.8.1 database settings page
Exploitation could lead to unauthorized access or data manipulation

Technical Details of CVE-2017-11174

XOOPS 2.5.8.1 vulnerability details.

Vulnerability Description

Unfiltered data in SQL queries in XOOPS 2.5.8.1 database settings page
Vulnerability caused by the use of GBK in CHARACTER SET and COLLATE clauses

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: XOOPS 2.5.8.1
Vendor: N/A
Version: N/A

Exploitation Mechanism

SQL Injection through unfiltered data in CREATE and ALTER SQL queries

Mitigation and Prevention

Steps to address and prevent the CVE-2017-11174 vulnerability.

Immediate Steps to Take

Update XOOPS to a patched version
Implement input validation and parameterized queries

Long-Term Security Practices

Regular security audits and code reviews
Educate developers on secure coding practices

Patching and Updates

Apply patches and updates provided by XOOPS to fix the SQL Injection vulnerability