CVE-2017-20173 : Security Advisory and Response

CVE-2017-20173 is a critical vulnerability identified in the AlexRed contentmap platform, specifically affecting the 'Load' function in contentmap.php. Exploiting this vulnerability can lead to SQL injection. Immediate patching is recommended to address this issue.

Understanding CVE-2017-20173

This CVE involves a SQL injection vulnerability in the AlexRed contentmap platform.

What is CVE-2017-20173?

CVE-2017-20173 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability found in the 'Load' function of contentmap.php in the AlexRed contentmap platform.

The Impact of CVE-2017-20173

The exploitation of this vulnerability can result in SQL injection attacks, potentially compromising the security and integrity of the affected systems.

Technical Details of CVE-2017-20173

This section provides technical details about the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability allows attackers to perform SQL injection by manipulating the 'contentid' argument in the 'Load' function of contentmap.php.

Affected Systems and Versions

Vendor: AlexRed
Product: contentmap
Affected Version: n/a

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers can exploit the 'contentid' argument in the 'Load' function of contentmap.php to inject malicious SQL queries.

Mitigation and Prevention

It is crucial to take immediate steps to mitigate the risks associated with CVE-2017-20173.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply the patch with the identifier 'dd265d23ff4abac97422835002c6a47f45ae2a66' to address the vulnerability.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch software to prevent vulnerabilities.
Implement input validation and parameterized queries to mitigate SQL injection risks.

Patching and Updates

Ensure that the patch with the identifier 'dd265d23ff4abac97422835002c6a47f45ae2a66' is applied to the affected systems.