CVE-2017-17970 in Muviko
Summary
by MITRE
Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in Muviko 1.1 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) email parameter to login.php; the (2) season_id parameter to themes/flixer/ajax/load_season.php; the (3) movie_id parameter to themes/flixer/ajax/get_rating.php; the (4) rating or (5) movie_id parameter to themes/flixer/ajax/update_rating.php; or the (6) id parameter to themes/flixer/ajax/set_player_source.php.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 09/14/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2017-17970 represents a critical SQL injection flaw affecting Muviko 1.1 content management system. This vulnerability stems from inadequate input validation and sanitization across multiple application endpoints, creating multiple attack vectors that collectively enable remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands. The flaw manifests through six distinct parameters across different PHP scripts, each serving as a potential entry point for malicious SQL payload injection. The attack surface is particularly concerning as it spans core authentication and content management functionalities, including user login processes and media rating systems.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability aligns with CWE-89, which specifically addresses SQL injection weaknesses in software applications. Attackers can exploit these flaws by crafting malicious SQL payloads that bypass normal input validation mechanisms and directly manipulate database queries. The email parameter in login.php represents a direct authentication bypass vector, while the season_id, movie_id, and id parameters in various AJAX endpoints demonstrate the widespread nature of the input sanitization failure. The rating and movie_id parameters in update_rating.php present another dimension of risk, allowing attackers to manipulate user ratings and potentially access sensitive data through database manipulation.
Operationally, this vulnerability creates severe consequences for system security and data integrity. Remote attackers can leverage these injection points to extract sensitive user information including credentials, personal data, and potentially administrative access to the content management system. The impact extends beyond simple data theft as attackers can modify database contents, delete records, or even escalate privileges within the application environment. The AJAX-based nature of several endpoints means that these attacks can be executed through normal web browser interactions without requiring specialized tools or direct database access. The cascading effect of these vulnerabilities allows attackers to move laterally within the system once initial access is gained, potentially compromising the entire application infrastructure.
The exploitation of these vulnerabilities directly maps to several ATT&CK techniques including T1071.004 for application layer protocol usage and T1213.002 for data from databases. Mitigation strategies should focus on implementing proper input validation and parameterized queries across all affected endpoints. The recommended approach includes implementing strict input sanitization, using prepared statements with parameterized queries, and establishing proper output encoding for all database interactions. Additionally, implementing web application firewalls and input validation rules at the application level can provide additional defense layers. Regular security assessments and code reviews should be conducted to identify similar vulnerabilities in other application components, while access controls and privilege separation should be enforced to limit the potential impact of successful exploitation attempts.