CVE-2017-17632 in Responsive Events And Movie Ticket Booking
Summary
by MITRE
Responsive Events And Movie Ticket Booking Script 3.2.1 has SQL Injection via the findcity.php q parameter.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 11/02/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2017-17632 affects the Responsive Events And Movie Ticket Booking Script version 3.2.1, representing a critical security flaw that exposes the application to unauthorized data access and potential system compromise. This script is designed for event and movie ticket booking operations, making it a target for attackers seeking to exploit weaknesses in the booking and event management infrastructure. The vulnerability specifically resides within the findcity.php component, which serves as a search functionality for city locations within the ticket booking system.
The technical flaw manifests through improper input validation and sanitization of the q parameter in the findcity.php script. When users enter search queries for cities, the application fails to properly escape or filter user-supplied input before incorporating it into database queries. This allows malicious actors to inject crafted SQL commands that bypass normal authentication mechanisms and directly manipulate the underlying database structure. The vulnerability falls under the CWE-89 category of SQL Injection, which is classified as a severe weakness in application security that can lead to complete database compromise. Attackers can leverage this flaw to extract sensitive information including user credentials, booking details, personal information, and potentially gain administrative access to the entire booking system.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft, as it can enable attackers to manipulate the entire event and ticket booking ecosystem. Successful exploitation could result in the deletion or modification of critical event information, alteration of ticket pricing structures, unauthorized access to user accounts, and potential denial of service conditions. The attack surface is particularly concerning given that this script handles sensitive transactional data including personal user information, payment details, and event scheduling information. Organizations relying on this booking system could face significant regulatory compliance issues, financial losses, and reputational damage if their systems are compromised. The vulnerability is particularly dangerous because it affects the core search functionality that is likely used frequently by both legitimate users and malicious actors.
Mitigation strategies for this vulnerability should focus on implementing proper input validation, parameterized queries, and comprehensive output encoding to prevent SQL injection attacks. The recommended approach involves upgrading to the latest version of the Responsive Events And Movie Ticket Booking Script where the vulnerability has been patched, or implementing proper input sanitization measures that filter and escape all user-supplied data before database processing. Security measures should include the implementation of web application firewalls, database access controls, and regular security audits to identify and remediate similar vulnerabilities. Organizations should also consider implementing the principle of least privilege for database accounts, ensuring that applications only have access to necessary database functions and data. According to ATT&CK framework, this vulnerability maps to technique T1190 - Proxy Process, where attackers may use the compromised system to launch further attacks, and T1071.004 - Application Layer Protocol: DNS, if attackers attempt to exfiltrate data through DNS tunneling. The remediation process should include thorough code review to identify other potential injection points and implementation of automated security testing during development cycles to prevent similar vulnerabilities from being introduced in future versions.