CVE-2017-17631 in Multireligion Responsive Matrimonial
Summary
by MITRE
Multireligion Responsive Matrimonial 4.7.2 has SQL Injection via the success-story.php succid parameter.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 09/14/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2017-17631 affects the Multireligion Responsive Matrimonial web application version 4.7.2, representing a critical security flaw that exposes the system to unauthorized data access and potential system compromise. This issue manifests through a SQL injection vulnerability within the success-story.php script, specifically targeting the succid parameter which serves as an entry point for malicious input manipulation. The vulnerability falls under the Common Weakness Enumeration category CWE-89, which defines SQL injection as a condition where untrusted data is incorporated into SQL queries without proper sanitization or parameterization, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands against the underlying database.
The technical exploitation of this vulnerability occurs when an attacker crafts malicious input for the succid parameter in the success-story.php endpoint, bypassing normal input validation mechanisms and directly manipulating the database query structure. This flaw enables adversaries to perform unauthorized database operations including but not limited to data retrieval, modification, deletion, or even privilege escalation within the database environment. The attack vector leverages the application's failure to properly sanitize user-supplied input before incorporating it into database queries, creating an environment where malicious SQL code can be executed with the privileges of the database user account under which the web application operates.
Operationally, this vulnerability poses significant risks to the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the matrimonial platform's data assets. Attackers could potentially extract sensitive user information including personal details, contact information, and potentially authentication credentials stored within the database. The impact extends beyond simple data theft as successful exploitation could lead to complete system compromise, allowing threat actors to modify or delete critical data, inject backdoors, or establish persistent access to the application infrastructure. Given that this is a web application targeting personal relationship services, the sensitive nature of the data involved increases the severity of potential damage including identity theft, privacy violations, and reputational harm to both the platform operators and their users.
Organizations affected by this vulnerability should implement immediate mitigations including input validation and parameterized query execution to prevent unauthorized SQL command injection. The recommended approach involves applying proper input sanitization techniques, implementing prepared statements with parameterized queries, and conducting thorough code reviews to identify similar vulnerabilities across the application codebase. Additionally, implementing web application firewalls and intrusion detection systems can provide additional layers of protection against exploitation attempts. According to the MITRE ATT&CK framework, this vulnerability maps to the T1071.004 technique for application layer protocol and T1190 for exploit public-facing application categories, highlighting the need for comprehensive network security controls. Regular security assessments, patch management protocols, and adherence to secure coding practices should be maintained to prevent similar vulnerabilities from emerging in future versions of the application. The vulnerability also aligns with the OWASP Top Ten category A03:2021 - Injection, emphasizing the critical importance of proper input validation and output encoding in web application security architecture.