CVE-2017-17606 in Co-work Space Search Script
Summary
by MITRE
Co-work Space Search Script 1.0 has SQL Injection via the /list city parameter.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 08/24/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2017-17606 affects the Co-work Space Search Script version 1.0, representing a critical security flaw that exposes the application to unauthorized data access and manipulation. This script, designed for searching co-working spaces based on geographical location, implements a search functionality that processes user input through the /list city parameter without adequate sanitization or validation mechanisms. The vulnerability arises from the application's failure to properly escape or parameterize user-supplied input before incorporating it into database queries, creating an environment where malicious actors can exploit the system's trust in user input.
The technical implementation of this SQL injection vulnerability occurs when the application processes the city parameter in the URL path /list/city, where user input is directly concatenated into SQL query strings without proper input validation or parameter binding. This flaw allows attackers to inject malicious SQL code through the city parameter, potentially enabling them to extract sensitive information from the underlying database, modify or delete records, or even escalate privileges within the application's database environment. The vulnerability specifically targets the application's search functionality, where the city parameter serves as the primary input vector for database queries, making it a high-value target for exploitation.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft, as it provides attackers with the capability to compromise the entire database infrastructure supporting the co-working space search functionality. An attacker could potentially extract all registered user information, business data, pricing structures, and location details of co-working spaces stored within the database. The vulnerability also poses significant risks to business continuity and customer trust, as unauthorized access to sensitive business data could result in competitive disadvantages, regulatory compliance violations, and potential legal consequences. Additionally, the exposure of database credentials or internal system information could enable further attacks on the broader network infrastructure.
Mitigation strategies for this vulnerability should prioritize immediate implementation of parameterized queries or prepared statements to ensure that user input is properly separated from SQL command structures, thereby preventing malicious code execution. The application should implement comprehensive input validation and sanitization measures, including character set filtering and length restrictions on the city parameter to prevent injection attempts. Security headers and application firewalls should be deployed to detect and block suspicious SQL injection patterns, while regular security audits and penetration testing should be conducted to identify similar vulnerabilities throughout the application codebase. This vulnerability aligns with CWE-89, which categorizes SQL injection flaws as a critical security weakness in software applications, and represents a technique commonly associated with attack vectors in the MITRE ATT&CK framework under the 'Command and Control' and 'Credential Access' domains, emphasizing the need for robust database security controls and input validation mechanisms to prevent unauthorized data access and manipulation.