CVE-2017-17651 in Paid To Read Script
Summary
by MITRE
Paid To Read Script 2.0.5 has SQL Injection via the admin/userview.php uid parameter, the admin/viewemcamp.php fnum parameter, or the admin/viewvisitcamp.php fn parameter.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 10/03/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2017-17651 affects the Paid To Read Script version 2.0.5, a content management system designed for managing advertising campaigns and user interactions. This particular flaw represents a critical security weakness that allows unauthorized users to execute malicious sql commands against the application's database. The vulnerability manifests through three distinct attack vectors within the administrative interface, specifically targeting parameters used for user management and campaign viewing functions.
The technical implementation of this sql injection vulnerability occurs when the application fails to properly sanitize or validate user input passed through the uid parameter in admin/userview.php, the fnum parameter in admin/viewemcamp.php, and the fn parameter in admin/viewvisitcamp.php. These parameters receive direct input from administrative users without adequate input validation or parameterized query construction, creating opportunities for attackers to inject malicious sql code. The vulnerability aligns with CWE-89 which specifically addresses sql injection flaws where untrusted data is incorporated into sql queries without proper sanitization.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft, as it provides attackers with full database access capabilities including read, write, and delete operations. Successful exploitation could result in complete database compromise, allowing attackers to extract sensitive user information, modify campaign data, or even escalate privileges within the application. The administrative nature of the affected endpoints means that attackers could potentially gain full control over the advertising platform's backend operations. This vulnerability directly maps to several ATT&CK techniques including T1071.004 for application layer protocol manipulation and T1046 for network service scanning to identify vulnerable components.
Mitigation strategies for this vulnerability should prioritize immediate implementation of parameterized queries or prepared statements throughout the affected application components. Input validation and sanitization measures must be strengthened at all entry points where user data is processed, particularly within the administrative sections. The application should implement proper access controls and authentication mechanisms to limit exposure of administrative functions. Additionally, regular security audits and penetration testing should be conducted to identify similar injection vulnerabilities in other parts of the application. Organizations should also consider implementing web application firewalls and database activity monitoring solutions to detect and prevent exploitation attempts. The remediation process should follow established security frameworks such as those outlined in the owasp top ten project and the iso 27001 information security standards to ensure comprehensive protection against similar vulnerabilities.