CVE-2017-17635 in MLM Forex Market Plan Script
Summary
by MITRE
MLM Forex Market Plan Script 2.0.4 has SQL Injection via the news_detail.php newid parameter or the event_detail.php eventid parameter.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 09/13/2025
The CVE-2017-17635 vulnerability affects the MLM Forex Market Plan Script version 2.0.4, exposing it to SQL injection attacks through two primary entry points. This critical security flaw resides in the news_detail.php script where the newid parameter and the event_detail.php script where the eventid parameter can be manipulated by attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands. The vulnerability stems from insufficient input validation and sanitization practices within the application's database interaction logic, creating a pathway for malicious actors to bypass authentication mechanisms and gain unauthorized access to sensitive data.
The technical exploitation of this vulnerability occurs when user-supplied input from the newid and eventid parameters is directly incorporated into SQL queries without proper escaping or parameterization. Attackers can craft malicious payloads that manipulate the database query structure, potentially leading to data extraction, modification, or deletion operations. This type of vulnerability falls under CWE-89 which specifically addresses SQL injection flaws in software applications. The flaw represents a classic example of insecure data handling where user input is treated as trusted data rather than potentially malicious content requiring sanitization.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft, as it can enable complete database compromise and potentially allow attackers to escalate privileges within the application environment. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to access sensitive user information, financial data, or administrative credentials stored within the database. The vulnerability also aligns with ATT&CK technique T1071.005 which covers application layer protocol manipulation, specifically targeting web application vulnerabilities through SQL injection attacks. This weakness creates a persistent threat vector that could remain undetected for extended periods, allowing attackers to maintain long-term access to the compromised system.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2017-17635 should focus on implementing proper input validation and parameterized queries throughout the application codebase. The development team must ensure that all user-supplied parameters undergo rigorous sanitization before being processed in database operations. Implementing prepared statements or parameterized queries would eliminate the risk of SQL injection by separating SQL code from data. Additionally, comprehensive input validation should be enforced at multiple layers including application firewall rules, web application security controls, and database access controls. Regular security audits and penetration testing should be conducted to identify similar vulnerabilities within the application's codebase, while implementing proper logging and monitoring mechanisms to detect suspicious database access patterns and potential exploitation attempts.