CVE-2017-20249

CVE-2017-20249 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

Description

Apptha Slider Gallery 1.0 contains an SQL injection vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary SQL queries by injecting malicious code through the albid parameter. Attackers can send GET requests with crafted SQL payloads in the albid parameter to extract sensitive database information including user credentials and authentication hashes.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-20249?
Apptha Slider Gallery 1.0 contains an SQL injection vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary SQL queries by injecting malicious code through the albid parameter. Attackers can send GET requests with crafted SQL payloads in the albid parameter to extract sensitive database information including user credentials and authentication hashes.
How severe is CVE-2017-20249?
CVE-2017-20249 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-2017-20249 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (21st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-20249?
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-2017-20249 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2017-20249 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2017-18975.
When was CVE-2017-20249 published?
CVE-2017-20249 was published on 2026-06-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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