Cash Back Comparison Script 1.0 search/ PATH_INFO sql injection
| CVSS Meta Temp Score | Current Exploit Price (≈) | CTI Interest Score |
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Summary
A vulnerability was found in Cash Back Comparison Script 1.0. It has been classified as critical. Affected is an unknown function of the file search/. This manipulation of the argument PATH_INFO causes sql injection. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2017-14703. The attack can be initiated remotely. Additionally, an exploit exists.
Details
A vulnerability was found in Cash Back Comparison Script 1.0. It has been declared as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown code block of the file search/. The manipulation of the argument PATH_INFO with an unknown input leads to a sql injection vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-89. The product constructs all or part of an SQL command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended SQL command when it is sent to a downstream component. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:
SQL injection vulnerability in Cash Back Comparison Script 1.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the PATH_INFO to search/.
The bug was discovered 09/22/2017. The weakness was released 09/26/2017 as EDB-ID 42772 as not defined exploit (Exploit-DB). The advisory is shared at exploit-db.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2017-14703 since 09/22/2017. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details and also a public exploit are known. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1505 for this issue.
After immediately, there has been an exploit disclosed. It is possible to download the exploit at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 4 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k.
There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.
The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Exploit-DB (42772). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.
Product
Name
Version
CPE 2.3
CPE 2.2
CVSSv4
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CVSSv3
VulDB Meta Base Score: 8.5VulDB Meta Temp Score: 8.2
VulDB Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.6
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NVD Base Score: 9.8
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CVSSv2
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Exploiting
Class: Sql injectionCWE: CWE-89 / CWE-74 / CWE-707
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes
Availability: 🔍
Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Threat Intelligence
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Countermeasures
Recommended: no mitigation knownStatus: 🔍
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Timeline
09/22/2017 🔍09/22/2017 🔍
09/26/2017 🔍
09/26/2017 🔍
09/26/2017 🔍
09/26/2017 🔍
09/27/2017 🔍
08/23/2025 🔍
Sources
Advisory: EDB-ID 42772Status: Not defined
CVE: CVE-2017-14703 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-14703
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-107161
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
Entry
Created: 09/27/2017 08:51Updated: 08/23/2025 14:16
Changes: 09/27/2017 08:51 (64), 11/24/2019 21:23 (1), 08/23/2025 14:16 (16)
Complete: 🔍
Cache ID: 216::103
Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.
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