VDB-96247 · CVE-2017-5609 · BID 95850

Serendipity 2.0.5 functions_entries.inc.php cat sql injection

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as critical has been reported in Serendipity 2.0.5. This affects an unknown function of the file include/functions_entries.inc.php. This manipulation of the argument cat causes sql injection. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2017-5609. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. No exploit exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Serendipity 2.0.5 (Content Management System). Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown code of the file include/functions_entries.inc.php. The manipulation of the argument cat 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 include/functions_entries.inc.php in Serendipity 2.0.5 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the cat parameter.

The bug was discovered 01/28/2017. The weakness was disclosed 01/28/2017 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at github.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2017-5609 since 01/28/2017. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be launched remotely. A single authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1505 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

By approaching the search of inurl:include/functions_entries.inc.php it is possible to find vulnerable targets with Google Hacking.

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 SecurityFocus (BID 95850†). Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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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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OpenVAS ID: 800609
OpenVAS Name: Serendipity <= 2.0.5 Multiple Vulnerabilities
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Upgrade: github.com
Patch: github.com

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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: c62d667287f2d76c81e03a740a581eb3c51249b6
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2017-5609 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-5609
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-96247
SecurityFocus: 95850 - Serendipity CVE-2017-5609 SQL Injection Vulnerability
OSVDB: - CVE-2017-5609 - Serendipity - SQL Injection Issue

Entryinfo

Created: 01/28/2017 22:32
Updated: 05/16/2026 23:21
Changes: 01/28/2017 22:32 (61), 08/05/2020 20:43 (6), 11/04/2022 16:08 (4), 05/16/2026 23:21 (22)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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