CVE-2017-17594 in DomainSale PHP Script
Summary
by MITRE
DomainSale PHP Script 1.0 has SQL Injection via the domain.php id parameter.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 08/28/2025
The CVE-2017-17594 vulnerability represents a critical sql injection flaw in DomainSale PHP Script version 1.0, specifically targeting the domain.php script's id parameter. This vulnerability falls under the common weakness enumeration CWE-89 which categorizes sql injection as a persistent security flaw where untrusted data is directly incorporated into sql commands without proper sanitization or parameterization. The affected application processes user input through the id parameter, creating an opportunity for malicious actors to manipulate database queries and potentially gain unauthorized access to sensitive information.
The technical exploitation of this vulnerability occurs when an attacker submits malicious sql payload through the id parameter in the domain.php script. The application fails to validate or sanitize the input before incorporating it into database queries, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary sql commands against the underlying database system. This flaw enables unauthorized data access, modification, or deletion operations, potentially compromising the entire database infrastructure. The vulnerability is particularly dangerous because it affects a core functionality of the domain sale platform, which likely handles sensitive customer information, domain registration data, and financial transactions.
Operationally, this sql injection vulnerability poses significant risks to organizations using the DomainSale PHP Script 1.0. Attackers could extract confidential customer data, manipulate domain listings, or even escalate privileges within the database to gain administrative control. The impact extends beyond simple data theft to include potential service disruption, financial loss, and regulatory compliance violations. Organizations may face reputational damage and legal consequences due to data breaches resulting from this vulnerability. The attack surface is particularly concerning as it affects a script designed for domain sales, which typically handles valuable digital assets and personal information of customers.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2017-17594 should prioritize immediate patching of the DomainSale PHP Script to version 1.0 or later, which contains the necessary sql injection protections. Implementing proper input validation and parameterized queries should be enforced throughout the application codebase to prevent similar vulnerabilities. Organizations should also deploy web application firewalls to monitor and filter malicious sql injection attempts, while conducting regular security assessments to identify and remediate other potential sql injection vulnerabilities. Additionally, following the principle of least privilege for database accounts and implementing comprehensive database monitoring can help detect and respond to exploitation attempts. The vulnerability aligns with ATT&CK technique T1071.004 which covers application layer protocol manipulation and represents a fundamental weakness that requires both immediate remediation and long-term security architecture improvements to prevent successful exploitation attempts.