CVE-2017-17695 in Portfolio Management Panel
Summary
by MITRE
Techno - Portfolio Management Panel through 2017-11-16 allows SQL Injection via the panel/search.php s parameter.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 12/15/2019
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2017-17695 affects the Techno Portfolio Management Panel version released on or before November 16, 2017, presenting a critical SQL injection flaw that could enable unauthorized access to sensitive data. This vulnerability specifically manifests through the panel/search.php endpoint where the 's' parameter fails to properly sanitize user input, creating an avenue for malicious actors to inject arbitrary SQL commands into the database query execution process. The flaw represents a classic input validation failure that directly violates secure coding principles and industry standards such as CWE-89, which categorizes SQL injection vulnerabilities as a fundamental weakness in software applications that handle database queries.
The technical exploitation of this vulnerability occurs when an attacker submits malicious input through the search parameter, allowing them to manipulate the underlying database queries and potentially execute unauthorized commands. This type of attack can result in complete database compromise, including data exfiltration, data modification, or even privilege escalation within the application's database environment. The vulnerability's impact extends beyond simple data theft as it can enable attackers to gain deeper system access and potentially compromise the entire portfolio management infrastructure. From an operational standpoint, this vulnerability aligns with ATT&CK technique T1071.004, which covers application layer protocol manipulation, and T1046, representing network service scanning that can precede more sophisticated database attacks.
Organizations utilizing this portfolio management panel face significant operational risks including potential regulatory violations, financial losses, and reputational damage if the vulnerability remains unpatched. The attack surface is particularly concerning as portfolio management systems often contain sensitive financial data, user credentials, and business-critical information that could be exploited for competitive advantage or financial gain. The vulnerability's persistence across multiple versions indicates a systemic issue in the application's input handling mechanisms, suggesting that proper input validation and parameterized query implementation were not adequately implemented throughout the software development lifecycle. Effective mitigation requires immediate patching of the affected version, implementation of proper input sanitization measures, and deployment of web application firewalls to detect and prevent such injection attempts. Additionally, regular security assessments and code reviews should be conducted to identify similar vulnerabilities in other application components, ensuring compliance with security frameworks such as OWASP Top Ten and NIST cybersecurity guidelines.