How severe is CVE-2017-20138?

CVE-2017-20138 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2017-20138 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (42nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-20138?

CVE-2017-20138 affects Itechscripts Auction Script. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-20138?

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

When was CVE-2017-20138 published?

CVE-2017-20138 was published on 2022-07-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-20138

CVE-2017-20138 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Itechscripts Auction Script with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3. 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 6.3)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (42nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-89
Affected product: Itechscripts Auction Script
Published: 2022-07-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability was found in Itech Auction Script 6.49. It has been classified as critical. This affects an unknown part of the file /mcategory.php. The manipulation of the argument mcid with the input 4' AND 1734=1734 AND 'Ggks'='Ggks leads to sql injection (Blind). It is possible to initiate the attack remotely.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-20138?: A vulnerability was found in Itech Auction Script 6.49. It has been classified as critical. This affects an unknown part of the file /mcategory.php. The manipulation of the argument mcid with the input 4' AND 1734=1734 AND 'Ggks'='Ggks leads to sql injection (Blind). It is possible to initiate the attack remotely.
How severe is CVE-2017-20138?: CVE-2017-20138 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2017-20138 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (42nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-20138?: CVE-2017-20138 affects Itechscripts Auction Script. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-20138?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-20138 published?: CVE-2017-20138 was published on 2022-07-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://vuldb.com/?id.96261

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:itechscripts:auction_script:6.49:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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