CVE-2017-20243
CVE-2017-20243 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.2. 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 8.2)
- CVSS v4: 8.8
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (18th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2017-18969
- Weakness: CWE-89
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
WordPress Car Park Booking Plugin version 13 October 17 contains a time-based SQL injection vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to manipulate database queries by injecting SQL code through the space_id parameter. Attackers can send GET requests to the booking-page endpoint with malicious space_id values using AND SLEEP() payloads to extract sensitive database information.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-20243?
- WordPress Car Park Booking Plugin version 13 October 17 contains a time-based SQL injection vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to manipulate database queries by injecting SQL code through the space_id parameter. Attackers can send GET requests to the booking-page endpoint with malicious space_id values using AND SLEEP() payloads to extract sensitive database information.
- How severe is CVE-2017-20243?
- CVE-2017-20243 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity low, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2017-20243 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (18th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- How do I fix CVE-2017-20243?
- 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.
- Does CVE-2017-20243 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2017-20243 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2017-18969.
- When was CVE-2017-20243 published?
- CVE-2017-20243 was published on 2026-06-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://codecanyon.net/item/car-park-booking-wordpress-plugin/20284035
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43012
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/wordpress-car-park-booking-plugin-sql-injection-via-space-id
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