CVE-2017-17588 in FS IMDB Clone
Summary
by MITRE
FS IMDB Clone 1.0 has SQL Injection via the movie.php f parameter, tvshow.php s parameter, or show_misc_video.php id parameter.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 09/02/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2017-17588 affects FS IMDB Clone version 1.0, a web application designed for managing movie and television show databases. This particular flaw represents a critical security weakness that allows unauthorized users to execute malicious SQL commands against the application's database backend. The vulnerability manifests through three distinct entry points: the movie.php script's f parameter, the tvshow.php script's s parameter, and the show_misc_video.php script's id parameter, all of which fail to properly sanitize user input before incorporating it into database queries.
This SQL injection vulnerability falls under the CWE-89 category, which specifically addresses improper neutralization of special elements used in SQL commands. The flaw occurs when the application directly concatenates user-supplied data into SQL query strings without proper input validation or parameterization. Attackers can exploit this weakness by injecting malicious SQL payloads through the vulnerable parameters, potentially gaining unauthorized access to sensitive data, modifying database records, or even executing administrative commands on the underlying database system. The attack vector is particularly dangerous because it targets multiple endpoints within the application, increasing the attack surface and exploitation opportunities.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft, as it can lead to complete database compromise and potential system infiltration. Successful exploitation could result in unauthorized access to user credentials, personal information, and other sensitive data stored within the application's database. The vulnerability also poses significant risks to the application's integrity and availability, as attackers could manipulate or delete critical content. From a cybersecurity perspective, this weakness represents a critical gap in the application's input validation and output encoding mechanisms, allowing attackers to bypass authentication mechanisms and potentially escalate privileges within the system.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2017-17588 should focus on implementing proper input validation and parameterized queries throughout the affected application components. The recommended approach involves using prepared statements or parameterized queries to ensure that user input is properly escaped and treated as data rather than executable code. Additionally, implementing proper input sanitization routines and output encoding techniques will help prevent malicious payloads from being processed. Security measures should include regular security audits, input validation at multiple layers, and implementing web application firewalls to detect and block suspicious SQL injection attempts. Organizations should also consider applying the latest security patches and updates to the FS IMDB Clone application to address this vulnerability. The remediation process should align with industry standards such as those outlined in the OWASP Top Ten and NIST guidelines for secure coding practices.