Hot Scripts Clone 3.1 /categories subctid/mctid sql injection

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Hot Scripts Clone 3.1 and classified as critical. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file /categories. This manipulation of the argument subctid/mctid as part of Parameter causes sql injection. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2017-17612. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. Moreover, an exploit is present.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Hot Scripts Clone 3.1. It has been declared as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown part of the file /categories. The manipulation of the argument subctid/mctid as part of a Parameter 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:

Hot Scripts Clone 3.1 has SQL Injection via the /categories subctid or mctid parameter.

The bug was discovered 01/28/2018. The weakness was disclosed 12/13/2017 (Website). The advisory is shared at packetstormsecurity.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2017-17612 since 12/13/2017. 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.

It is possible to download the exploit at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept.

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 (43284). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 8.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 8.2

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Sql injection
CWE: CWE-89 / CWE-74 / CWE-707
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

12/13/2017 🔍
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01/28/2018 +46 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: 145324
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2017-17612 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-17612
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-110617
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 12/13/2017 14:16
Updated: 09/06/2025 06:24
Changes: 12/13/2017 14:16 (57), 12/14/2019 15:55 (4), 01/17/2023 19:01 (4), 09/06/2025 06:24 (18)
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Cache ID: 216::103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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