How severe is CVE-2017-17822?

CVE-2017-17822 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2017-17822 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-17822?

CVE-2017-17822 affects Piwigo. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-17822?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2017-17822 published?

CVE-2017-17822 was published on 2017-12-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-17822

CVE-2017-17822 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Piwigo with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.9. 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: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.9)
CVSS v2: 4.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (69th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-89
Affected product: Piwigo
Published: 2017-12-21
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The List Users API of Piwigo 2.9.2 is vulnerable to SQL Injection via the /admin/user_list_backend.php sSortDir_0 parameter. An attacker can exploit this to gain access to the data in a connected MySQL database.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-17822?: The List Users API of Piwigo 2.9.2 is vulnerable to SQL Injection via the /admin/user_list_backend.php sSortDir_0 parameter. An attacker can exploit this to gain access to the data in a connected MySQL database.
How severe is CVE-2017-17822?: CVE-2017-17822 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2017-17822 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-17822?: CVE-2017-17822 affects Piwigo. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-17822?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-17822 published?: CVE-2017-17822 was published on 2017-12-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:piwigo:piwigo:2.9.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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