CVE-2017-17648 in Entrepreneur Dating Script
Summary
by MITRE
Entrepreneur Dating Script 2.0.1 has SQL Injection via the search_result.php marital, gender, country, or profileid parameter.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 08/28/2025
The CVE-2017-17648 vulnerability represents a critical sql injection flaw in the Entrepreneur Dating Script version 2.0.1, specifically affecting the search_result.php endpoint. This vulnerability exposes the application to unauthorized data access and potential system compromise through improperly sanitized user input parameters. The affected parameters include marital status, gender, country, and profileid fields, all of which are processed without adequate input validation or sanitization mechanisms. The vulnerability stems from the application's failure to properly escape or parameterize user-supplied data before incorporating it into database queries, creating an attack surface where malicious actors can manipulate the underlying sql execution logic.
The technical exploitation of this vulnerability occurs when an attacker submits malicious sql payload through any of the four vulnerable parameters in the search_result.php script. When the application processes these parameters without proper sanitization, the injected sql code gets executed within the database context, potentially allowing attackers to extract sensitive information, modify database records, or even execute administrative commands. The vulnerability aligns with CWE-89 which categorizes sql injection as a fundamental weakness in application security where untrusted data is incorporated into sql commands without proper validation or escaping. This flaw represents a classic example of insecure input handling that violates core security principles for database interaction.
The operational impact of CVE-2017-17648 extends beyond simple data theft, as successful exploitation could lead to complete database compromise and potential system infiltration. Attackers could leverage this vulnerability to access user personal information, login credentials, and other sensitive data stored within the dating platform's database. The exposure of user profiles and associated information creates privacy violations and potential identity theft risks. From an attacker's perspective, this vulnerability maps to multiple ATT&CK tactics including credential access through data extraction and initial access via web application exploitation. The impact is particularly severe for dating platforms where personal information and user relationships are highly sensitive.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2017-17648 require immediate implementation of proper input validation and parameterized queries. The most effective remediation involves converting all user input parameters into properly escaped or parameterized sql queries to prevent injection attacks. Organizations should implement input sanitization at multiple layers including application code validation, web application firewalls, and database access controls. Regular security code reviews and penetration testing should be conducted to identify similar vulnerabilities across the application stack. Additionally, the affected Entrepreneur Dating Script version should be updated to a patched release or replaced with a more secure platform. Implementation of principle of least privilege for database accounts and regular monitoring of database access logs will help detect and prevent exploitation attempts. Security awareness training for developers should emphasize secure coding practices and proper sql query construction to prevent similar vulnerabilities in future development cycles.