How severe is CVE-2017-5345?

CVE-2017-5345 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-2017-5345 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-5345?

CVE-2017-5345 affects Metalgenix Genixcms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-5345?

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-2017-5345 published?

CVE-2017-5345 was published on 2017-01-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-5345

CVE-2017-5345 is a high-severity vulnerability in Metalgenix Genixcms 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% (72nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-89
Affected product: Metalgenix Genixcms
Published: 2017-01-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

SQL injection vulnerability in inc/lib/Control/Ajax/tags-ajax.control.php in GeniXCMS 0.0.8 allows remote authenticated editors to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the term parameter to the default URI.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-5345?: SQL injection vulnerability in inc/lib/Control/Ajax/tags-ajax.control.php in GeniXCMS 0.0.8 allows remote authenticated editors to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the term parameter to the default URI.
How severe is CVE-2017-5345?: CVE-2017-5345 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-2017-5345 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-5345?: CVE-2017-5345 affects Metalgenix Genixcms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-5345?: 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-2017-5345 published?: CVE-2017-5345 was published on 2017-01-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:metalgenix:genixcms:0.0.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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