CVE-2017-12585
CVE-2017-12585 is a high-severity vulnerability in Slims Akasia with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-89.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
- CVSS v2: 6.5
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (75th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-89
- Affected product: Slims Akasia
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
SLiMS 8 Akasia through 8.3.1 has SQL injection in admin/AJAX_lookup_handler.php (tableName and tableFields parameters), admin/AJAX_check_id.php, and admin/AJAX_vocabolary_control.php. It can be exploited by remote authenticated librarian users.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-12585?
- SLiMS 8 Akasia through 8.3.1 has SQL injection in admin/AJAX_lookup_handler.php (tableName and tableFields parameters), admin/AJAX_check_id.php, and admin/AJAX_vocabolary_control.php. It can be exploited by remote authenticated librarian users.
- How severe is CVE-2017-12585?
- CVE-2017-12585 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2017-12585 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2017-12585?
- CVE-2017-12585 primarily affects Slims Akasia. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2017-12585?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2017-12585 published?
- CVE-2017-12585 was published on 2017-08-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (5)
- cpe:2.3:a:slims:akasia:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:slims:akasia:8.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:slims:akasia:8.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:slims:akasia:8.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:slims:akasia:8.3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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